Crew Lists and Labor Guide
A guide to hiring crew in Santa Barbara County, covering local department heads and technicians plus the labor considerations productions need when staffing a shoot. It helps you build a crew that keeps travel and per-diem costs down.
What's included
- Local crew listed by department and position
- Guidance on union and non-union crewing
- Studio zone and local-hire considerations
- Typical rate structures and overtime basics
- Safety, meal penalty, and turnaround reminders
- Updated alongside the online Crew List
What's inside
Chapter 1: Crewing Locally — the advantages of hiring Santa Barbara County crew and how to reach them.
Chapter 2: Crew Directory — producers, directors, camera, grip, electric, art, wardrobe, hair and makeup, and sound.
Chapter 3: Union and Non-Union Productions — an overview of guild jurisdictions and signatory considerations.
Chapter 4: Zones and Travel — how distance from Los Angeles affects local hire, mileage, and lodging.
Chapter 5: Labor Basics — rates, overtime, meal periods, and turnaround for planning your schedule.
Chapter 6: On-Set Safety — safety meetings, heat and water safety, and working in remote rural areas.