What Netflix Has Planned for Future Filming

With a standstill of many industries, production of films and television have unfortunately made that list. Suspension of some productions and postponed releases of others include some highly anticipated and large names. See below for some of the production impacted:  Black Widow, The Matrix 4, The Batman, John Wick 4, Morbius and More

Amongst these holts on production are many fan favourites Netflix originals.  Ted Saeandos however has recently written an article for LA Times that has outlined how the streaming giant plans on reinstating some productions. With its rapidly growing success and large following, Netflix had a dramatic effect on the industry in the past. One of the more unique aspects of Netflix is their embracement of cross-cultural and international productions that are available on its service. This includes series like ‘Money Heist’, ‘Call My Agent!’, and ‘Kingdom’. And it turns out that this global outlook is a big benefit when working around corona.

Filming for some production have now started in South Korea, Japan, and Iceland as Saeandos reports. As guidelines and risk differ from not only country to country but even some cities, each production is unique and must work within safeguards dictated by each health authorities. Just some of the guidelines and their relevant production are outlined below.

For productions to go forward safely and confidently, tests for Covid-19 are especially necessary and following social distancing procedures  South Korea and Sweden have a limited supply of tests. For South Korean series such as ‘Move to Heaven’ and ‘Love Alarm’, to go forward, all cast and crew have their temperature checked regularly. If any sign of infection is present, production is paused, and testing is immediate.
In Sweden they have gone to further extent by all cast and crew going through a voluntary 14-day self-quarantine before the shoot of romantic comedy series ‘Love and Anarchy’. There quarantine will continue through the 11-day shoot.
Whilst testing is widely available in Iceland, similar procedures are being adhered. After all negative tests came back from the cast and crew of the science-fiction series ‘Katla’, everyone still has their temperature taken first thing in the morning. All these productions will follow similar standards of hygiene – hand and surface sanitisation, social distancing where possible, and single-use, disposable makeup applicators.

One thing is for certain; the short-term future of productions is going to look a lot different to what we are used to. Thankfully however, this industry has never been short of innovative and creative professionals. Whilst scripts may have to be readdressed, on set filming reduced and limitations of both crowded and intimate scenes, this industry is sure to continue to provide entertainment to the masses.

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