On the Set

How to behave like a pro on a Hollywood soundstage. When it comes to Hollywood etiquette on the movie set, nobody gave better advice than Spencer Tracy, “Know your lines and don’t bump into the furniture.” This is the first codified collection of Hollywood’s movie set rules, there is no other resource book like it. • endorsed by the industry and film unions • the hidden rules they don’t teach you in film schools • each chapter covers a different department (talent, grip, costume, electric, etc.) • practical advice from over 80 top industry professionals • witty, humorous and packed with anecdotes