Covid-19


Film Production Argentina offers the official production protocols and safety guidelines relating to COVID-19. These are being released by countries, states and organizations. To help keep track of the latest information across the globe, we will update this page, Worldwide Covid-19 Film Production Guidelines, with relevant information as it becomes available. .

Guidelines will apply to each production, including local, national and internationals.

Remote casting process.

Remote pre-production.

COVID-19 Health Declaration Form for personnel attending shoots.

Remote Production offering

Mandatory and recommended workplace requirements, including hand and respiratory hygiene

COVID Supervisor - Paramedic Staff

Enhanced medic carrying out COVID-19 symptom checks

Essential personnel only

Assessing and applying social distancing requirements

Clearly marked entry and exit points for crew

Visible signage for good CV19 practices

Increased green room areas and video monitors

Sanitised studio set out with visible PPE  equipment, sanitisers and hand wash stations

Tech suppliers to supply sanitised equipment and camera dept to follow guidance for continual cleanliness

Large stages and locations to install space markers 

Staggered call times

Crew to use private transport

Make-up kit unique to each artist, disposable or sanitised brushes/tools

Level 2 full PPE gear for those unable to maintain 2 meter rules eg. Hair & Make Up, Wardrobe, Camera Tech

Wardrobe and talent own clothes to be supplied in cleanable plastic suit bags

Single serving, pre-packaged food, disposable & biodegradable cutlery/covered bins. No-self service catering

Increased vehicle & toilet facilities to be provided if studio / location can not provide suitable amount for the number of personnel

Avoid the use of vapours, steam and hazers

No paper/printing/avoid sharing hand tools (phones/pens/keys)

Budgets may differ than previous estimates due to different processes that need to be put in place. e.g. PPE equipment, sanitising and setting up the shoot and communal areas, sustainable and bio-degradable disposal products, increased vehicle facilities such as artist trailers, toilets, crew overtime and splitting HOD departments for prep days

Mario Ghersi - Executive Producer

June 10, 2020

Worldwide Covid-19 Film Production Guidelines

Please note that multiple guidelines will likely apply to each production, including national, local, and organizational such as guilds, unions, trade groups and other NGOs.