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First day on a real set next week and I am terrified of getting in the way

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Tom Whitfield

29 Nov 2025

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One line, one day. I would rather be boring and correct than memorable for the wrong reason. What are the actual rules nobody writes down?

2 replies

  1. Terrance Whitlow

    29 Nov 2025

    Be early, be quiet, stay where the second AD put you, and never walk through a shot. That is ninety percent of it.

  2. Lorraine Petit

    30 Nov 2025

    Learn the names of the people whose job it is to look after you. Second AD, the PA on your set, the costumer. Those four people can make your day easy.

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