Policies

POLICIES OF DZHATSHA FILMS

ABOUT ACTORS
It is our mission to unearth talents and make people stars but we do not guarantee that all people will become movie stars in the end.

No actor will be allowed to act or appear in our movies without signing agreement contract.

Actors are not allowed to touch Dzhatsha Films equipment unless requested to do so. Equipment means cameras, boom mike, etc.

If an actor does not behave on set the director will report him/her to the Executive Producer who has the right to dismiss actors not complying with our policies.

Actors are not allowed to bring friends or relatives to the set without making prior arrangements with the Executive Producer

Taking drugs/alcohol onto the set is totally unacceptable.

All actors MUST go through selection process (audition) even if he/she has already appeared in other movies, internal or external.

Actors may be nervous but must not be intimidated by what other auditioning people look like and be confident about yourself.

Actors will be paid for appearing in our movies unless other arrangements are made and agreed to by actors.

Actors MUST listen to the instructions and direction of the Casting Director and ask if they do not understand how they should carry out a certain performance.

We all sometimes get angry, excited, frustrated, confused, etc so actors MUST not take circumstances personally.

Actors images and photographs will be used for promotional purposes.

Actors and wannabe actors should take acting seriously and act like a professional even if it is your first time. Do not look at the camera.

Acting is about Real Life therefore actors MUST always keep their performance natural unless directed otherwise.

Actors start to perform when the casting director says ACTION and only finish/stop when the Director says CUT.

When actors arrive on set they must sign with the Production Manager. Actors MUST not make noise while on set.

We shall provide transport and food but actors may be requested to bring their own food depending on the budget.

No actor shall leave the set before the director says IT’S A WRAP.

No actor shall miss scheduled shoot unless he is sick and prove MUST provided in that case.

We will not be held liable for any expenses, loss or any injury, during your transport to and from the set or while you are on the set.

Actors are expected to learn and master their lines.

Actors are not prohibited from acting in movies other than Dzhatsha Films but the Executive Producer MUST be informed at least one month before taking such role.

ABOUT THE CREW
Members of the crew MUST report issues to the Executive Producer.

A camera operator MUST only operate a camera.

A boom swinger MUST only take charge of a boom.

A director MUST only direct actors.

Property master MUST only take care of Props.

All issues related to the production should be referred to the Producer or Director who will escalate to the Executive Producer.

A special permission will be granted if a member of the crew wishes to perform other tasks outside his area.

ABOUT MEETING PROCEDURES
All meetings between Dzhatsha Films and clients have to be requested in writing and MUST include the following:

Purpose (Why are you calling the meeting e.g. business or private)

Agenda (What will be discussed)

Time (What time will the meeting be held and for how long.

Meetings with Dzhatsha should not last for more than an hour unless a special arrangement is made)

Place (Where will the meeting held) Date (When will the meeting held)

ABOUT THE SCRIPT
No shoot shall take place before a script is completed.

No script shall be acted out before a contract is signed between Dzhatsha Films and the writer.

Scripts will be handed out to actors at least one week before shooting commences.

Thank you,

Tshidino "Chidino" Ndou

Executive Producer

Dzhatsha Film Productions