Links to trusted resources in the industry:
Insurance brokers that can supply a short-term Producer’s policy to cover the rental of a griptruck
- Luke Gelineau at United Agencies Inc. Insurance
(800) 800-5880
www.ua-insurance.com - Cameron Woodward at Film Casualty Insurance Agency
(415) 690-8059
sprinklelab.com/film-casualty
Links to great videos about the biz
- A day in the life of a PA
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPBfoEFgR28 - Meet the Gaffer #18: Scenery & props
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LZv-HgF_W4 - Meet the Gaffer #17: Skinning a frame
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOdRqO7F8Ps - Meet the Gaffer #16: Production Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDbkDOc61jw
- Meet the Gaffer #15: Expendables
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LntueBiAkk - Meet the Gaffer #14: Griptruck rental
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSPVw2w1E5Q - Meet the Gaffer #13: Arri M18 vs. K5600 J16
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HylkjoEnn2Q - Meet the Gaffer #12: Getting paid for Labor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqAcrJRKkA4 - Meet the Gaffer #11: Arri M8 vs. K5600 Joker 800 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPBfoEFgR28
- Meet the Gaffer #10: Skypanels and LEDs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPBfoEFgR28
- Meet the Gaffer #9: Basic Knots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPBfoEFgR28 - Meet the Gaffer #8: Joleeko vs. Plasmaleko https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aATDK2xgAo0
- Meet the Gaffer #7: Marking Gel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWp6f4zHiFE - Meet the Gaffer: Five traits of Freelancing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tvgQv0fwbo
- Meet the Gaffer: Intro to C-stands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uub4iX0TI2g - Meet the Gaffer: Lite Panel 1’x1′ Astra LEDs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeiL_gnDvRY
- Meet the Gaffer: BBS Area 48 softlight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW4ZkhZHKuc
To find crew in the greater SF Bay Area check out the Reel Directory: www.reeldirectory.com
Extensive listings for gear, stages, and crew to carry you to the end.