Managed production logistics and safety operations for an NBCUniversal proof of concept pitching a new format.
Famous Face Off was a proof of concept produced for NBCUniversal — a short-form pitch reel built to showcase a potential series format. As Assistant Production Manager, I managed production logistics and safety protocols, ordered equipment, tracked daily production reports, and served as the main point of contact for vendors and for cast and crew travel throughout the shoot.
Behind the Scenes
Where were you?
Los Angeles, California
What’s the moment things went sideways?
Proof of concept shoots run on a much shorter timeline than a full season, so when the schedule shifted we had to adjust quickly since there was no extra shoot day to fall back on.
A crew or cast story that still gets told
This was a small crew, so we were all helping each other out. On larger sets you have all your departments spread out and no one really crosses into each other’s space, but on a small set we were all right next to each other. The lines weren’t there, so whenever we could, we would help each other out.
What would a viewer never guess?
How much rides on a single day of shooting. A proof of concept only has to prove the format can work, but that means there is no room to reshoot if something does not go as planned.
What were you actually running day to day?
I supported the production manager with scheduling, coordinating crew and equipment, and making sure the one shoot day ran smoothly since there was no buffer built into the schedule.
What are you proudest of on this one?
Helping pull off a strong pitch shoot on a tight timeline was a great experience, and I was proud of how the team came together to make the concept look its best in a single day.