Whether you're a seasoned crew member looking for a refresher or an emerging professional eager to better understand how productions operate, join Stockade Works for our next Hudson Valley Crew Meet Up: Popcorn & Production Paperwork!
This month's featured session is a practical, hands-on review of the documents, workflows, and production tools that keep film and television productions running smoothly. Led by Assistant Director Joshua Friedman, this 90-minute workshop will guide attendees through the paperwork used from pre-production through wrap, helping demystify the systems that connect departments, track labor, communicate schedules, and keep productions on time and on budget.
Even experienced crew members can benefit from revisiting industry-standard forms, workflow best practices, turnaround calculations, payroll paperwork, and reporting procedures, especially as productions continue to adopt new digital tools and evolving processes.
Whether you're working as a PA, Coordinator, AD, Production Secretary, UPM, Office PA, or simply looking to strengthen your understanding of production operations, this session offers valuable knowledge applicable across departments and experience levels.
Over the course of this interactive 90-minute workshop, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the paperwork that connects pre-production, production, and the production office, including:
Pre-Production
Script breakdowns and scene elements
Movie Magic and breakdown sheets
One-line schedules
Shooting schedules
Day Out of Days (DOODs)
Pre-production schedules
Document creation, approval, and distribution workflows
Production
Call sheets and how they're built
Location information and advances
Daily production paperwork
Exhibit G forms
Script notes and progress reports
Camera and sound reports
Background breakdowns and vouchers
Production reports
Timecards, penalties, mileage, and kit rentals
Production Tools
Turnaround calculators
Child labor tracking
Helpful production formulas
The legendary "Football" and how paperwork moves from set to office
The event is FREE to attend, but RSVP is required as space is limited. All attendees will receive complimentary popcorn and a drink, along with a selection of light bites. Feel free to bring your own dinner or additional snacks if you'd like.
In addition to the workshop, the evening offers a chance to connect with fellow crew members, expand your professional network, share experiences, and strengthen the Hudson Valley film and television community.
We look forward to seeing you at the Rosendale Theatre on June 30th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM!
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Workshop Begins: 6:30 PM
Stockade Works believes that the film, media, and tech industry should be accessible for all people. Should you have any accessibility needs for this event, please email us at info@stockadeworks.org
Joshua Friedman -Production Assistant
Joshua A. Friedman is a working Production Assistant in New York City. Born in Stamford, Connecticut, he moved to the state of Georgia at the age of 12 when he became interested in theatre and film working on many productions and documentaries before studying theatre at the University of Maryland.
After graduating in 2005, he moved to New York City where he currently resides. Over the past three years Mr. Friedman has worked on Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Fringe, and Gossip Girl.