Producers' Happy Hour

In this episode: Interview with Lindsey Clough & On Set Safety

Today we are chatting with Lindsey Clough who is a union Costumer and has worked in commercials for 15 years. She has been holding Zoom calls with the film community called “Safe Return to Set”, and she has recently completed a full scale job and has a lot to say.

Urgent Letter to our Union Leadership
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVbgRZgmURJ_isnMZVPfb5X6UM_kl8C1pZ9kxImemR0qv8ig/viewform

National Independent Venue Association
https://www.nivassoc.org/

CAA Furloughs 275 Employees and fires 90 Agents & Execs
https://deadline.com/2020/07/caa-furloughs-300-employees-1202997505/

Tyler Perry on his "Quarantine Camp" and how he's managed to keep crews safe upon return to production.
https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/tyler-perry-pandemic-filming-coronavirus-sistas-emmy-nominations-black-actors-record-1234720231/

National Independent Venue Association
https://www.nivassoc.org/

Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" to open in Europe prior to US
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/07/hollywood-finally-admitting-us-lost-cause-tenet/614677/

Topics:
Covid-19, Set Safety, Film Crews, CAA, Music Venues

Guest
Lindsey Clough, Wardrobe Stylist
www.lindseymeyer.com
@lindseyclough

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Power the Polls
https://www.powerthepolls.org/
This year, we’re facing an unprecedented shortage of poll workers that could mean closed polling places and long delays. You can help make sure we have a safe, fair, efficient election for all voters.

Postcards to Swing States
https://postcardstoswingstates.com/
Help save democracy by handwriting postcards to voters in ten critical states to increase turnout in November. We send you the postcards for free. 

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Featured Petition:
Ahmed Arbery
https://www.change.org/p/district-attorney-tom-durden-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery-i-run-with-maud 

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing

In this episode: Interview with Paul Papanek & what film production looks like today.

Paul Papanek has freelanced as a TV commercial executive producer, line producer, and 1st AD for over 30 years, and from 2010 - 2016, was a senior advertising production consultant at one of the largest consultancies around.

Paul produced a shoot for Kia on location in Moab, in May. Way before any safety guidelines or Covid Compliance Officers were established. He and his team researched, and planned it out ahead of the curve.

Plus, Christian talks about a shoot she recently wrapped and her experience in this new landscape of film production.

Guest
Paul Papanek, Producer
http://www.paulpap.net/

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
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In this episode: Greg Jones discusses producing a full-scale shoot, safely.

Greg Jones has been a line producing for about 15 years working on national campaigns for major brands such as Google, Visa, Apple, Geico, Hotels.com, and Amex just to name a few.

Greg started as a music video Production Manager in the glory days of HSI (Paul Hunter, Hype Willams, Sam Bayer). He started producing music videos until it was time to transition into commercials. 

Lack of insurance threatens Hollywood productions
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-insurance-hollywoo/lack-of-insurance-threatens-supply-of-hollywood-films-tv-shows-in-2021-idUSKBN24A3A7

U.S. retail sales surged higher in June
https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/us-retail-sales-surged-higher-june-pre-pandemic-levels/2268311

Actor Idris Elba Endorses Warnings, Not Removal, Of Old Shows Deemed Racist Or Sexist
https://deadline.com/2020/07/idris-elba-racist-series-movies-warnings-freedom-of-speech-1202987305/

A Letter on Justice and Open Debate
https://harpers.org/a-letter-on-justice-and-open-debate/

Featured Petition:

Make Juneteenth a National Holiday in 2020
https://www.change.org/p/united-states-congress-make-juneteenth-a-national-holiday-in-2020?source_location=discover_feed

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

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In this episode: Prepping a Job & Removing the Fear

Sister Christian describes the process of prepping a job during a pandemic and all the considerations that need to be made to keep the crew safe. From testing to HIPAA compliance to contact tracing, she's shedding some light on the vast amounts of work involved in these modern filmmaking times.

HIPAA & Covid-19
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/hipaa-covid19/index.html

Facebook watchdog rips the platform's inaction over misleading political posts.
https://adage.com/article/news/facebook-watchdog-rips-platforms-inaction-over-misleading-trump-2020-posts/2266311

Restarting Film Production involves Testing, Budgets and Quarantine Rules
https://www.thewrap.com/as-pandemic-worsens-hollywood-struggles-to-salvage-reopening-plans/

Halle Berry apologizes for conside3ring playing a transgender character, and a Facebook Group meltdown over the issue
https://www.forbes.com/sites/elanagross/2020/07/07/halle-berry-apologizes-for-considering-playing-a-transgender-character/#d1904646962b

Dan Harmon & Jessica Gao
https://starburns.audio/podcasts/whiting-wongs/

WNBA star Natasha Cloud w/Don Lemon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTIXCdQvIDU

Featured Petition:

Breonna Taylor
https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor-4c6f7413-93d3-417e-8a81-acf85700e51a

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

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In this episode: Jason Manz, Producer & 1st AD

Jason Manz fell into the industry by accident in 1998. He came up through the ranks of production on both coasts. In his early years as a production manager, he always shared an affinity for the duties of the assistant directors and the mechanics of running the set, so he joined the DGA in 2004. 

Today as a producer and 1st assistant director, he approaches each project from a different perspective, with his knowledge gained by holding both positions. While he may be based in New York, most of Jason’s career has been spent on commercial projects in Los Angeles, around the US and abroad. 

Dear Hollywood: We Don’t Want to “Go Back to Normal.” Normal Wasn’t Working.
https://optimizeyourself.me/dear-hollywood-normal-wasnt-working/

Facebook’s Ad Problem Just Turned Into a Full-Blown Crisis
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/9353zv/facebooks-ad-problem-just-turned-into-a-full-blown-crisis

Netflix will move $100 million into Black-owned banks
https://fortune.com/2020/06/30/netflix-100-million-black-owned-banks/

Featured Petition: 

Andres Guardado
https://www.change.org/p/united-states-supreme-court-justice-for-andres-guardado?source_location=topic_page

OR

https://www.change.org/p/united-states-supreme-court-justice-for-andres-guardado/u/27095236

Topics
Pandemic Spike, Netflix, Stop The Hate, Facebook 

Interview Guest
Jason Manz
[email protected]

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

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In this episode: Chris Aiola, Story & Post Producer

Chris Aiola is a New York-based story and post producer with over a dozen years of experience producing documentary, non-scripted, and competition series. His work has aired on Netflix, History, TLC, and Nat Geo, among others. 

His most noteworthy project in this moment is the 6-part Netflix series Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak, which premiered this January, just as the novel coronavirus was making its way around the globe. He also enjoys photography, drumming, improv, and rooting for the New York Mets. He and his wife Ashley, a matchmaker, live in Queens.

Kendrick Sampson, Tessa Thompson and Over 300 Black Artists and Execs Call for Hollywood to Divest From Police
Full list of demands: https://www.bldpwr.com/

New York Releases Guidelines For Resuming Film and TV Production
https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/new-york-state-media-production-guidelines-1234648622/

Reopening New York - Media Production Guidelines for Employers and Employees
https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/MediaProductionShortGuidance.pdf

Featured Petition: Justice for Elijah McClain
https://www.change.org/p/adams-county-district-attorney-justice-for-elijah-mcclain-2

Advertising Accountability
https://www.instagram.com/advertising.accountability/

Topics
NY Film Safety Guidelines, Advertising Accountability, Docuseries, Covid-19

Interview Guest
Chris Aiola
www.chrisaiola.com
https://www.youtube.com/chrisaiola
Insta & Twitter: @chrisaiola

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

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In this episode: Matt Faris, Agency Producer

Matt Faris is a veteran producer of national work for brands including Wal-Mart and McDonalds, Matt joined 22squared from Bernstein-Rein in 2007. He went on to restructure the Broadcast, Interactive and Print Production departments to create the agency's first Integrated Production Department. Tasked to rebuild the production department at Havas Worldwide Chicago in 2012, Matt led production for integrated campaigns for clients such as Michelob Ultra, Cracker Barrel, and Reynolds while also running the internal production company, MADE. 

He then moved to Austin to build Sanders\Wingo's first staff production department and along the way created the agency's first internal production arm. More recently, he joined GSD&M as an Executive Producer working with clients such as Southwest Airlines, Hampton, and Universal Parks and Resorts. 

High-profile white film editors tried to shut down a search for Black creators in a private Facebook group
https://www.insider.com/high-profile-film-editors-called-out-job-posting-black-creators-2020-6

Black in Film - Black Filmmaker Database:
https://www.blackinfilm.com/black-in-film-database

Black Voice Over Actor Database:
https://www.aavadb.com

Dr. Robin DiAngelo Discusses 'White Fragility'
https://youtu.be/45ey4jgoxeU

Next Weeks "Do The Work" Homework:
13th - Ava DuVernay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8

Topics
Crew Safety, Black In Film, Black Voice Over Actors, Agency Producers

Interview Guest
Matt Faris
IG: @bionicmattfaris
Twitter: @bionicmattfaris
www.linkedin.com/in/matt-faris

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Do The Work
Educate yourself on systemic racism, and how you play a part, and what to do about it.
https://www.producershappyhour.com/do-the-work

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
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Insta: @producershappyhour
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In this episode...

As we explore a new voice for our podcast, we are flashing back to early 2020 when we recorded what was meant to be our Original Episode 4. This is a pre-Covid episode. We were brand new to podcasting, and we were on the hunt for what it means and what it takes to be a “good” producer. 

Our interview guest was Jordan Levy who has been a cinematographer for over 20 years in commercials, music videos, television and film.

Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pADsuuPd79E

A Call for Change
Black professionals in advertising demand urgent action from agency leadership.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yVH9y0geSyJmpqUH2utaK7x1Salq5CE5IIkx0HHCGuM/edit?usp=sharing

Dr. Robin DiAngelo Discusses 'White Fragility'
https://youtu.be/45ey4jgoxeU

Topics
Covid-19, Crew Safety, Racism, LA Pride

Interview Guest
Jordan Levy
https://www.jordanlevy.com/

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

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In this episode...
Mercedes Allen-Sarria is Helo’s Director of Production and Immersive Content in Los Angeles, overseeing production for all of the company’s commercial and experiential projects.

A longtime producer and volunteer with AICP, she’s spent her entire career fostering relationships between production, agencies, directors, unions, and the commercial industry at large. Before Helo, Mercedes spent 5 years at Biscuit as Head of Production overseeing some of the biggest commercial campaigns during that time. Prior to becoming staff at Biscuit, Mercedes line produced and managed thousands of commercials both domestically and globally for over 15 years.

California film production to resume June 12th:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/california-gov-gavin-newsom-reveals-tv-film-production-can-restart-june-12-1295861

We will be making a page on our website with anti-racism resources for you to educate yourself on the issues of racism that have long plagued our society, as well as a link to actionable things you can do to support the black lives matter movement.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcrjixms*lgRE1f-eecaxEkybLD9Z_Q

Black Lives Matters Resources:
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions

Email us at [email protected]

Interview Guest
Mercedes Allen-Sarria
www.flyhelo.com

Topics
Covid-19, Racism, Black Lives Matter, Crew Safety, Film Production Reopening

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

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In this episode...
While the US experiences social unrest, we wait for further instruction on the next stage of re-opening, and guidelines to film production.

People are watching more television these days. But companies are spending less time, effort and money on TV ads.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/28/business/media/coronavirus-advertising.html

Email us at [email protected]

Topics
Covid-19, Liability, Crew Safety, Workers Comp, Set Safety

Take Action
www.producershappyhour.com/take-action

Rob Bluemke - Sound Mixer/Engineer
Show Editor
www.robertbluemke.com

Christopher Daniels - Creative Director
Logo & Artwork Design
www.misterstyles.com

Kyle Puccia - Commercial/Theatrical Music Composer
Intro/Outro Music
www.kylepuccia.com

Follow The Hosts
Sister Christian
Insta: @sisterchristianrocks
Website: www.sisterchristianproduces.com

Lawrence T. Lewis
Insta: @lawrenceltl
Producing: www.lawrencetlewis.com
Voice Over: www.voiceoflawrence.com

Follow The Show
Website: www.producershappyhour.com
Insta: @producershappyhour
Facebook: producershappyhourgroup.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/groups/13819792/

Share Your Story
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