This section describes the Chaperone’s responsibilities during shooting days. The goal is to ensure smooth communication between guests and the production team, maintain comfort for attached crew members, and help the workflow run efficiently.
- Name StickersPA will prepare name stickers for your attached crew members with their first name and job title clearly written. It is often difficult for guests to remember everyone on set and understand who is responsible for what. Name stickers make communication much easier for everyone, especially for directors, cinematographers, and client representatives who frequently interact with different departments. You should give them out to your crew.
- Catering & Client MealsOn the shoot, the catering team will provide a menu for all shooting days. The menu will be formatted in our production template and accessible via a QR code placed on the client table. It is important to show the menu to your attached guests at least 1 hour before each meal. Confirm with them: whether they prefer to stand in line at the catering area or order food in advance with your help; whether they prefer to eat at the catering area or in their private tent.
- VIP Table & Special RequestsA VIP table or client tent will usually be organized on set. The product list is usually agreed in advance with the client, and the Guest Catering waiter will purchase the required products (for example: vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher, etc.). If members of your attached group did not previously share their dietary preferences, it is important to ask them directly about allergies or food restrictions and forward this information to the PA and Guest Catering team.
Guest Catering usually refreshes food and drinks in the client tent regularly, but it is recommended to monitor this occasionally, as the catering team may be handling many tasks simultaneously. The Guest Catering waiter can also prepare coffee and other drinks upon request. You can ask them via walkie-talkie.
If a client requests something not available on set, check with the PA whether it can be ordered via delivery service. Depending on the workflow, the PA may place the order, or you may be asked to do so.
- Printouts & DocumentsThe following materials will be prepared by PA on set: Storyboards / Shooting plans / Call sheets /
Additional documents upon request (actor texts, photoshoot briefs, post-production notes, food stylist instructions, approved fittings, etc.)
If anyone from your attached crew asks for printed materials, they can usually be found in the Assistant Box.
- Assistant BoxThe Assistant Box is a bag containing essential production materials such as: printouts / stationery / cables / power banks / basic equipment / first aid kit / other useful items for the shoot.
If anything is taken from the Assistant Box, inform the PA so that items can be tracked and replaced if necessary.
- Client Area SetupApproximately 30–40 minutes before the arrival of clients, the PA prepares the client area.
This usually includes: tablecloths and table setup / snacks and drinks / plates and utensils / printed shooting boards and plans / menu sign / Wi-Fi sign / shot frames.
Different departments may also have separate tents, for example:
- hair tent
- makeup tent
- celebrity tent
During the shooting day, it is important to keep an eye on the workspace of your attached crew members and ensure the area remains clean and organized.
- Working With Your Attached GuestsEvery shooting day, you will usually meet your assigned guests at the hotel and accompany them to the set.
Throughout the shooting day, it is important to stay close to your assigned people so that any requests or tasks can be handled quickly.
If you are attached to
actors, you should stay in contact with the casting assistant and track where they are during the day: on set / on makeup / on hair prep / in wardrobe
If you are attached to a
celebrity, the same principle applies. Understanding their preparation process helps the production move quickly during filming.
If you are attached to
members of a celebrity’s team (for example a hair stylist, makeup artist, or entourage), you do not need to track their movements constantly. Simply stay nearby and assist them when needed.
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End of the Shooting collect all modems and leftover printouts.
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IMPORTANTPrintouts must never be left at any location, including shooting locations, scouting locations, or meeting areas.
All printed materials may contain confidential project information, so they must be collected and returned to production at the end of the day.