From the course: Creating a Short Film: 06 Working on Set
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Having craft services
From the course: Creating a Short Film: 06 Working on Set
Having craft services
- Craft Services are a beloved and expected part of every film set, regardless of budget. Craft Services refers to an area with snacks, drinks, and coffee on set. Someone gets hungry or thirsty or needs a break, Craft Services, usually called "Crafty" is the first thing they'll be looking for. One note about coffee, it's expected. I don't drink coffee, so sometimes I don't think about it. Once I produced a small short film and didn't get coffee, even though I did provide the crew a luxurious spread of fruits and veggies, cheeses and meats, the whole bit. But it didn't matter. There was no coffee, and I thought I was going to get stabbed over it (laughs). On "The Assurance", Heather got the crew fresh and hot Starbucks every morning, and then again later in the afternoon once we ran low. We also brought toasters and bread, peanut butter and jelly, bagels, and so forth. Now, that's not for meals mind you, that's just for snacks in between meals. Also, remember that not everyone enjoys…
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