The Producers Guild’s Set Etiquette Training is different than the traditional, online sexual harassment training provided by many unions which offers general guidelines. This training will be highly interactive, with real examples of harassment from sets. As the training will be specific to your production, you will have the opportunity to set the tone and outline acceptable behavior for your production. Set Etiquette Training focuses on culture change and shifting the mindset and behavior in our industry. Set Etiquette Training helps us all be “on the same page” with respect to what is appropriate and safe behavior on set.

The production will receive, at no cost, a one-hour training and up to two hours of free legal consultation with your training attorney. This time may be used to discuss any issues or concerns related to harassment that arise during the course of production. If your legal needs exceed two hours, the attorney will advise you of their rates for continued engagement.

Everyone who is part of the production is encouraged to attend the training. However, the Producers Guild requires that the Producer, Director, Department Heads, and your selected Set Responders attend.

Set Responders are designated by the production to be points of contact for issues related to harassment that may arise. These individuals help to create a sense of safety for all involved on a production, and should be designated for all projects. Set Responders should be approachable, fair-minded, and prepared to report issues up the chain, as necessary. While Set Responders should expect that they may receive feedback, they are not responsible for mediating disputes.

We understand that productions are fast-paced and always moving. If you need to reschedule your training, please contact your assigned attorney as soon as possible. The PGA cannot guarantee that all scheduling changes will be accommodated.

Yes, provided your production meets all the program requirements. Membership in the PGA is not required.

Others may apply for Set Etiquette Training on behalf of the Producer, or the Producer may assign a point person to act on their behalf. However, the head of the production company or their designee is ultimately responsible for completing Set Etiquette Training-related paperwork.

Any qualified independent production with more than 20 cast and crew that is willing to adhere to the Set Etiquette Training requirements may qualify.

It depends. If the studio or production company does not have an HR department or has a limited HR department, you may qualify. There may be other specific reasons that the production qualifies for the training. We recommend that you submit an application. The PGA will review your application and respond.