Addressing Safety Violations And Harassment In The Creative Industries: Key Solution

The film or any creative industry is no stranger to criticism and scandals surrounding safety violations, bullying, and harassment. Despite the enforcement of various standards and policies, our research has identified 4 reoccurring issues:

1. Each production introduces new policies that producers struggle to keep up with.

2. Standards vary significantly across productions.

3. Often, the crew is unaware that such policies even exist.

4. While reporting mechanisms are in place, crew and talent often don't feel supported, leading to underreporting of incidents.

The core problem lies in the disconnect between policies and the reality of on-set dynamics. Policies deal with real people and real shoots where behaviours are nuanced and can't always be addressed through standardised rules. These gaps compromise safety, and hurt morale and productivity on set.

The importance of robust policies cannot be overstated, and we do not advocate that they shouldn't exist.

However, our message is clear: policies and standards should be complemented by an independent measurement tool that serves as a mediator to achieve what all parties desire—successful, fair, and happy productions.

Our 'Eyes On Production' survey not only helps in identifying gaps in existing safety measures but also in understanding the effectiveness of implemented policies. The data collected enables to ensure a higher standard of safety across all productions.

Learn more about our 'Eyes On Production' survey here.

***This post is advice only. Always ask a consultant.