In this episode, Kate chats with Dan Stone who worked mostly as a 1st AC (or Assistant Camera).

In this episode we chat about;
- What the 1st AC is and what they do
- How working in an isolated town helped career progression
- The ‘average’ day in the camera department
- The adventure of working in the screen industry
- Problem-solving
- Working in challenging locations

TRIGGER WARNINGWe also discuss mental health If you are working in the industry and need help please seek help.

The Wellbeing Helpline is available to anyone working in the arts.
You can find additional professional assistance through MEAA
Most importantly please watch The Show Must Go On

SHOW NOTES
Link to transcript coming as soon as website is up and running!

WHERE TO WATCH
Koko: A Red Dog Story
The Furnace

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE
Teradek Wireless Lens Controller
Small HD Monitor
Magliner Junior Trolley
Setwear Chest Pouch
Setwear Belt Pouch

PEOPLE WE TALK ABOUT
Arthur Bienkowski
Charmaine Murray
Michael McDermott ACS

COURSES
WA Screen Academy
Curtin University

OTHER LINKS Professional Film Crew of WA
Shitty Rigs
Movie Set Memes
Dan’s High on Life Spotify Playlist
Dan’s Chill Spotify Playlist
Dan’s Masters Choc Milk Adaptor

GUEST CONTACT DETAILS Website
Instagram

host | Kate Separovich
email | hello@howistarted.com.au
instagram | @howistartedcast
tiktok | @howistartedcast
web | howistarted.com.au