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Working on a show that’s a copy of a copy of a copy of a show.

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When you get a wild, uncontrollable urge to scream or laugh during room tone.

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Being fed interview questions in your ear by the EP during interview.

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When you're on the road in tiny town in the Midwest

When you have better credits than your EP.

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Treating yourself to a spa day after a shoot that aged you 10 years.

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At least one person a day on set

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Love this! From @cisforcostumes

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When they were too cheap to spring for a minivan and you hear the EP asking a PA to drive his own car for driving shots -- on the wrong side of the road.

I need to put this out there. The majority of production accidents happen on the road. You should NEVER say yes to something like this, or any situation that puts your life in danger. PA’s are NOT professional drivers and oftentimes they are the most overworked, overtired (and most hungover) folks on set. Do not get into a car if you feel that it is unsafe. Do not use your own car unless production has confirmed that the insurance covers your vehicle. And even if they do cover you (long shot), driving shots should be planned out ahead of time and executed safely, not on the fly. Speak up and let your voice be heard. Even better, speak up in front of others so that there are witnesses to your misgivings. I just want you all to stay safe out there.

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When you didn’t even know they were rolling and you walk right into the shot.

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Trying to transition from reality TV to scripted.

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When the shoot starts and you start seriously re-thinking the rate you accepted.

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This is funny, but real shit - I’ve started to get gully when it comes to negotiating my rate.

I know there’s a gender pay gap in this country and while I think women are offered and paid less, I also think women are less likely to speak up when it comes to negotiating. From experience, we hate discussing money, but I cannot tell you how many times I’ve called DP’s and audio guys who haggle me on their day rate or will talk me down from a 12 to a 10 hour day, but rarely experience the same when I call female production peeps.

When my show decided to have a second season, they asked me to return, but for a different position, a higher creative position, but my rate? That wasn’t given a bump. No. I told my PM I’d have to think about it. A couple days later, I got a call back and we agreed to meet in the middle. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you deserve, ladies. Men aren’t.

Sorry for the soapbox, I just want to see us win.

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hell yeah! Once you pull back the curtain and see that women in the industry are paid far less than men -- in every position except for Production Manager -- you will never negotiate the same way again. SAY WHAT YOU WANT TO MAKE. Don’t ask it; say it. Don’t hem or haw or make apologies or say things like “but I’m sure you guys can’t afford that” or “but I’m willing to negotiate.” Oh hell no. Say the number you want, then shut your mouth. You’ll be surprised at how empowering and addicting it is, and 75% of the time you will get what you want.

When creative makes a meaningless change and/or forgets something that causes your Production team to stay up all night, and work through their days off to accomplish. Then they take all the credit and give you a “Great. Thanks.”