Why Hollywood Production Crews Won t Be Taking Off Their Masks Just Yet
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While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can resume most typical pre-pandemic activities without wearing a face mask or social distancing, there was an important exception to the agency’s guidance.
The national guidelines state that people may go without masks “except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, including local business and workplace guidance.”
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That workplace guidance for film and TV shoots means that wearing masks on sets will likely continue in the coming weeks and months, both in Los Angeles County and in other filming locations. After the pandemic started last year, the production industry worked relentlessly to set up guidelines that would keep cast and crews safe and keep cameras rolling. L.A. County’s gu
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Justin Cutler, Ontario Film Commissioner, Ontario Creates
Justin Cutler joined Ontario Creates as Ontario Film Commissioner in 2015. As Film Commissioner, Justin is responsible for promoting Ontario at home and abroad as a jurisdiction of choice for film and television production. Justin’s team facilitates capacity building opportunities, particularly in the areas of studio infrastructure expansion, workforce development and environmental sustainability.
Albert Shin, producer, writer, director, Timelapse Pictures
Albert Shin co-founded the Toronto-based production company Timelapse Pictures in 2008, which has since produced several award-winning features including
In Her Place, The Waiting Room and
The Stone Speakers. He recently co-wrote and directed