Whether you’re a Dodge student, or if you’ve made some sort of contact with Dodge kids, you’ve either been, or heard endless stories about the wonderful world of set. It’s a long 12 hour day of moving, waiting, snacking, sitting, and, of course, shooting. The following are the twelve emotional stages of being on set.
1. Sleepiness
It’s another 6am call time. You’re tired and patiently awaiting the coffee to arrive. Where is the production assistant with the coffee maker? Find them now!
2. Excitement
Coffee in hand and all is well. Let’s make a movie everyone!
3. Impatience
Ugh, nothing is set up yet…I’d better just watch and drink more coffee.
4. Guilt
Okay maybe I should actually help someone now…Who needs help? Someone? Anyone?
5. Relief
We’re all set up AND ahead of schedule? Life could not get any better.
6. Hunger
So what’s for lunch? Better yet, when is lunch?
7. Anguish
3 hours until lunch. If I don’t get food soon I’m going to eat the tennis balls off this c-stand.
8. Happiness
Goldfish and fruit snacks on the crafty table. I will survive after all!
9. Boredom
Please don’t say ‘go for another take,’ please don’t say ‘go for another take,’ dang it…We’re going for another take.
10. Bliss
Finally lunch time! Food has never tasted so good.
11. Focus
Home stretch, just have to crank out these final scenes. We’re almost to the finish line.
12. Exhaustion
We’re wrapped. Yes, we can go home! Oh wait, we have to clean everything up now. I’ll be asleep behind the grip truck.