Safe Video Production

Zander Media has taken heightened levels of safety and caution in its work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As a team, we prioritize physical and mental well-being, even over our work.

Commitment to Safety

• Zander Media is committed to safety as a top priority in all our operations.

• Everyone on the ZM team is fully vaccinated, and we request the same from others on set.

• We know that filming video safely during COVID-19 pandemic requires more time and resources. Thus, we are scheduling additional time on set and between shoots.

• We plan for safety around COVID-19 throughout every aspect of production.

• Please speak up. If you are uncomfortable before, during, or after any ZM operations, please speak up!

Physical Distance

• We aim to have as few people on set as possible.

  • This is likely to be 3 people total: camera operator, project manager, and interviewee.

  • We may also conduct interviews by Zoom, thus reducing the number of people present.

• For larger productions, we will stagger when people are on set to minimize interactions.

• Spaces used for filming are large enough to accommodate 6’ of space in between all people.

Face Coverings

• Face coverings will be worn by all participants.

• Where accessible, ZM team will wear KN95 face covers, with appropriate covering over filters, as needed.

• The interview subject may take off their face covering during the course of interview.

Sanitize & Air Out

• Everyone washes their hands upon arrival.

• All equipment, furniture, and other surfaces are wiped down with sanitizing solution in between each user.

• Any indoor spaces we use for filming are thoroughly aired out in between different people being in the same space.

  • Our protocol for this is 15+ minutes with all windows open.

  • We carefully select filming locations that maximize windows, airflow, and ventilated entryways. 

• Everyone sanitizes bathroom surfaces after use. Window is kept open in the bathroom, if available.