The Globe and Mail: Early in the pandemic, the film and television industry emerged as a leader in COVID-19 safety while other sectors struggled to recover. Its success was in part owing to the co-operative nature of filmmaking. Wardrobe, set decoration, lighting, camera and talent – the departments that collaborate to bring a production to life – applied that same approach to health and safety. It also helped that productions spared no expense in finding solutions, from creating entirely new positions for COVID-19 compliance officers to footing the bill for weekly tests.
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I found it funny (in the strange way, not the comedic way) to read this article because just a few weeks ago I wrote a comment on an article highlighting the benefits of the modifications to IATSE zones A, B, and C. I guess it just goes to show how one-sided any article can be. I think we all know firsthand how frustrating and conflicting COVID protocols can be – on one hand, they’re there to keep ourselves and others safe, and at the end of the day that’s what’s important, but on the other hand, it is just another hurdle to jump through. This article focuses on how COVID regulations have affected performers, which is something I never considered until now, especially what they say about vaccinations and competition. Even though it’s been three years since the start of the pandemic, we’re still adjusting to our current state, so I think that the best we can hope for is for these problems to get ironed out in the near future.
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