Crew members are pushing producers to give them more rest periods to address persistent complaints that they are working dangerously long hours to meet production schedules.
Last month, Ben Gottlieb, a 27-year-old set lighting technician, wanted to show his support for his union’s campaign to improve working conditions on film sets so he wrote an Instagram post calling for an end to 12- to 14-hour shifts.
“At what point do we just give people a rest, give people a break, treat it like a real job?” Gottlieb asked. “I think a lot of people are reaching a breaking point.”has been welcome to many in the industry. But the scramble to make up for lost time — combined with soaring demand for content from new streaming platforms — is taking a toll on crews.
“Because of COVID-19, people are starting to recognize working yourself to the bone isn’t a viable way to live,” Dayan added, noting that drivers who transport cast to and from sets are working 16-hour shifts. “Our crews realize the studios are pushing the limits in terms of health and safety by working excessive hours.”
The union wants producers to allow enough time for crew members to be able to commute home and rest. They also want employers that don’t allow meal breaks to face penalties, according to people familiar with the negotiations.
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