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Episode 1x07 - Mariam Yacoub | Coordinating Life & The Production Office
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Welcome to Trilith Institute Talks! Host Hunter Barcroft chats with Production Coordinator Mariam Yacoub, alongside film students Amber and Matt, discussing different pathways into film production, working on projects with variously-sized budgets, and essential skills for aspiring Office PA's. Miriam reflects on her career journey from Florida to Georgia, working on Marvel Studios projects and most recently Clint Eastwood's 'Juror No. 2.' Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Unlocking the Secrets to Breaking into the Film Industry 00:18 - Welcome to Trillith Institute Talks: A Deep Dive with Miriam Yacoub 00:52 - Journey to Production: Miriam's Path from Florida to Marvel Studios 01:20 - Film Students Amber and Matt Share Their Aspirations and Challenges 03:51 - Navigating the Film Industry: From Internships to Production Roles 16:06 - The Production Office: A Behind-the-Scenes Look with Miriam 20:51 - Craft Service Insights and the Importance of Small Details 23:12 - Exploring Film School Experiences and Future Aspirations 27:11 - Discovering Talent and Artistic Journeys 27:38 - The Evolution of Film in Georgia 28:12 - The Indie Film Scene: A Closer Look 30:23 - Career Aspirations and Work-Life Balance 30:57 - Debunking Production Misconceptions 34:38 - The Importance of People Skills in Production 39:45 - Navigating Career Challenges in the Film Industry 42:02 - Educational Insights for Aspiring Filmmakers 49:47 - Redefining Work-Life Balance in Filmmaking 51:44 - Georgia's Growing Film Industry: Opportunities and Insights 53:05 - Closing Thoughts and Resources Film Industry Terminology In This Episode
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Basecamp - the physical location where all cast and producer trailers exist on a film set. Also usually home to both hair and makeup trailers, as well as the costumes dept trailer.
Exhibit G - a physical document that tracks all information regarding cast member in, out and lunch times on any given day of a film shoot. This data is recorded and reported to SAG.
PR - slang term for a Production Report, which is a legal document generated by the Production Office staff for every shoot day on a film or project... This document records all data for any given day, and is meant to reflect what happened on the day to the smallest detail.
UPM - a Unit Production Manager is the highest tier of employment in the Production Office, is technically recognized as a union position under the DGA (Director's Guild of America).
COI's - a certificate of insurance generated to provide film industry vendors or property owners with proof that your production is insured for filming
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