SET etiquette course
A course dedicated to the technical and behavioral aspects of the world of cinema and television
TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS IN THE WORLD OF CINEMA AND TELEVISION
Teacher: Marcello Castiglioni
Level: basic and intermediate
Participants: min 8 max 15
On-set etiquette is essential for anyone wishing to work in the film or television industry. Knowing how to communicate with the right people, in the right way, and using the appropriate technical language is what distinguishes a true professional.
The course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, terminology, and practices needed to approach an international set with confidence and competence.
The teaching materials, in English, are taken from the official training programs developed in Canada by the actors' union (ACTRA) in collaboration with the Canadian Directors' Association (DGC) , and are used for the basic preparation of cast and crew in a professional setting.
During the course, students will discover how the complex machinery of audiovisual production works, structured according to a rigorous hierarchy and a highly codified technical language , often comparable to that of the military.
Duration
January 24, 2026
8 days of 3 hours
Saturday
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost
Registration
€400.00
off. ART/ACT
€200.00
Contents
The Importance of an Organized Set & Respect on Set
Understand the importance of organization and respect at every stage of work.Location Code of Conduct & Filming Notification
Location etiquette and communication procedures during filming.Film and TV Call Sheet
Analysis of the basic document for daily planning of a set.Film Industry Etiquette
Best professional practices for working harmoniously with cast and crew.Set-Specific Etiquette & Walkie Etiquette
The rules of behavior and communication via radio on set.Prep Meetings, Production Meeting & Technical Survey Meeting
Structure and function of preparatory meetings before filming.Post-Production Etiquette
How to maintain professionalism and respect even in the post-production phases.Set Terminology: Who's Who
Roles and responsibilities on set: who does what and how to interact with each figure.
Teacher
Marcello Castiglioni
Actor and acting coach with experience between Italy and Canada , he began his career in Rome in the 1980s, training at IALS and working in theater, dubbing and voice over.
After years of activity in Toronto, where he taught at the Alza Acting Studio , he returned to Italy bringing with him the course “Etiquette on Set” , developed with ACTRA (Canadian film and TV union).
She has been collaborating with the Lucca Film Academy since 2020, combining international experience and a practical approach to training.
As a coach, he helps actors in Italy and North America prepare for English-language auditions.
Starring in a short film that won a Toronto Shorts International Film Festival (TSIFF).
