Skip to content

COVID-19 Proceedures...

People are most important to us at Tapestry, therefore we take it very seriously the health and safety of our crew. We have worked on creating proceedures to ensure a safe and healthy set during this COVID-19 Pandemic. We are all in this together and we will all stay healthy and safe together.

* As circumstances change, and public health officials issue new guidance, the protocols under which production occurs may be adjusted accordingly.

All state, local, and federal (CDC) public health guidelines will be followed.

(Below are the polocies and proceedures we will put in to action on each set with Tapesty Studios llc.)

Social Distancing
To the extent possible, physical distancing shall be maintained. When physical distancing is impracticable, other risk mitigating measures shall be taken.

Masks worn at all times while on set
Face coverings will be worn at all times when on set or at production/studio workspaces, except when not feasible. Medical masks, cloth masks and face shields reduce the transfer of saliva and respiratory droplets to people close to the wearer.

*It is recommended against universal glove use by all cast and crew. Gloves may lead to a false sense of security and may actually increase risk. Instead, effective and frequent hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub is imperative, along with avoidance of touching the eyes, nose or mouth. However, gloves may be worn as infection prevention PPE when touching potentially contaminated commonly shared equipment is unavoidable and equipment cannot feasibly be disinfected.

Daily Temperature (upon arrival)
Each person that arrives on set will be required to have their temperature read by a no-touch thermometer. We will be decreasing the limit of persons allowed on set. No visitors or guests will be allowed on set unless confirmed by the Producer.

Frequent Hand Washing/Disinfecting:
• Cast and crew should avoid touching their eyes, nose and mouth.
• Stations with alcohol-based hand rub (“hand sanitizer”) with at least 60% alcohol shall be strategically placed around work areas and readily accessible.

Lunch and Craft Services:
COVID-19 is unlikely to be spread through food or beverages; however, catering, crafts service and eating within workspaces present several unique challenges.
• Meal times should be designed to avoid the gathering of large groups in the same location at the same time.
• All eating surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected before and after use.
• Meals and snacks will be served in individually packaged or wrapped portions. There will be no communal or “buffet-style” serving.
• Eating utensils should be disposable and individually wrapped.
• Cast and crew should not leave the job site to obtain food during the course of the workday.
• If food is to be delivered to the job site, one or more individual(s) should be designated to receive the delivery.
• Appropriate PPE should be worn when interacting with the delivery person and hand hygiene should be performed after handling the delivery.
• Cast and crew who bring their own food are encouraged to bring food that does not require refrigeration or heating/microwaving.

Disinfecting:
Shared high-touch surfaces shall be wiped down periodically with appropriate, EPA-registered disinfectant.
Whenever possible, minimize use of shared equipment.

Production will work with all departments to review and implement specific plans for disinfection of department specific equipment. Departments will review specific workflows and identify ways to ensure disinfection of equipment and physical distancing (e.g., cleaning of camera dollies, use of remote focus devices, lights).

**Given the dynamic and evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, these interim guidelines will likely need to be modified and adapted as circumstances change.

These procedures were cited from Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers
Below is a link to the full detailed Proposed Health and Safety Guidelines.