Assistant Director Micah Johnson shares his jaw-dropping set stories, ranging from a pint-sized blackmailing diva to a waterlogged desert shoot in tales that boast both humor and tension.
Creative Director Murad "Buddy" Peret talks about a particularly spicy director-DP feud, and a cow chewing on a cameraman, as well as the art of Assistant Directing and balancing assertiveness with empathy on set.
Assistant Director Jordan Paley shares stories of small sets with big actors, Burt Reynolds in a brawl, a commercial shoot turned dangerous, and his amazing experience working on a Batman movie.
Script Supervisor Megan Salisbury recounts staying in a haunted mansion for a shoot, driving a semi truck to set and into a dangerous situation, and emphasizes the importance of kindness and connections in the film industry.
Director/Producer Jon Keeyes recalls an unplanned explosion on set, convincing authorities his film wasn't porn, and his love for filmmaking, driven by the adrenaline of problem-solving against outrageous odds.
Director and prop assistant Frannie Williams recalls fake blood-covered dummies infested with wolf spiders, Mae Whitman's compliment on her stand-in performance, and an actress's smoothie craving disrupting work.
Filmmaker James Callan III discusses a shoot that solved a cold case, a rehabilitated bobcat nearly attacking his crew, and burning down a cabin for a terrible student film.
Director Rita Krasniqi shares her experiences filming car stunts without permits, forcing an actor to vomit at a wrap party, and a shoot that almost got her in trouble with the US Embassy.
Director William Dickerson discusses burying an actor alive for a film, solving a long shot issue under the pressure of producers, and how limitations breed creativity.
Director of Photography Bryant Marcontel recounts filming an unscripted motorcycle crash, using a Paris Hilton cutout after she skipped the shoot, and his journey filming a documentary while walking across the US.
