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A new set of guidelines for handling intimate scenes in film and television shoots was recently released in South Africa. Similar to those adopted in other countries, the protocols were compiled in consultation with the country’s major bodies for industry workers and producers. They provide guidance on how to make cast and crew safe, especially from sexual harassment and assault. Performer and academic Fiona Ramsay asked Kate Lush, a co-creator of the new protocols, why they matter.
Why are the protocols needed?
Historically, actors and students actors were groomed to believe that if they didn’t say yes to whatever the director or lecturer asked, someone else would; this was a side to the industry they’d just have to accept. Actors were rarely asked to interrogate their personal boundaries or comfort levels. As a result sexual harassment, bullying and coercion were rife in all areas of the entertainment industry and throughout academic institution
A new set of guidelines for handling intimate scenes in film and television shoots was recently released in South Africa. Similar to those adopted in other countries, the protocols were compiled in consultation with the country’s major bodies for industry workers and producers. They provide guidance on how to make cast and crew safe, especially from sexual harassment and assault. Performer and academic Fiona Ramsay asked Kate Lush, a co-creator of the new protocols, why they matter.
Why are the protocols needed?
Historically, actors and students actors were groomed to believe that if they didn’t say yes to whatever the director or lecturer asked, someone else would; this was a side to the industry they’d just have to accept. Actors were rarely asked to interrogate their personal boundaries or comfort levels. As a result sexual harassment, bullying and coercion were rife in all areas of the entertainment industry and throughout academic institutions.
Princeton employees honored for special achievement, service and management leadership
by Anita Fresolone and Gloria Rosanio, Office of Human Resources
April 22, 2021 1:06 p.m.
On March 25, President Christopher L. Eisgruber (center) hosted a virtual ceremony for the 2020 President Achievement Award (PAA) recipients. Row 1: Joyce Bell, executive assistant, software and application services, Office of Information Technology; Robin Izzo, executive director, Environmental Health and Safety; Connie Brown, department manager, Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering; Row 2: Lianne Sullivan-Crowley, vice president for Human Resources and PAA selection committee member; Darryl Johnson, logistics coordinator, shipping, receiving and loading dock, Department of Physics. Row 3: Sohaib Sultan, coordinator for Muslim life, Office of Religious Life, who was named a PAA recipient, prior to his passing on April 16; Hector Mejia, technology specialist 2, enterpr