Last update: Nov 9th, 2022. We’ll update this page when there are changes to our policy.
Overview
Covid-19 travel restrictions have settled, and we’re making shoots as normal.
However, there are a mix of requirements from us (abbywinters.com), the model, the Shoot Producer, and the local government. Luckily there is some overlap there, and together the requirements are pretty reasonable.
Our requirements
We want to make shoots that are safe for the model, Shoot Producer and the general public. Our “test” for being able to produce a shoot is all of the following statements are true (“crew” includes Shoot Producer and Second Camera Operator):
- Crew are vaccinated against Covid-19
- Crew and models do not have Covid-19 or flu-like symptoms
- No one the model(s) or crew have been in recent contact with is known to have Covid-19 or flu-like symptoms
- Crew and model are comfortable to proceed with the shoot
- Model and crew can travel to the shoot location without undue health risk
- Model and crew wash their hands (or at least use hand sanitiser) regularly when on-set
- Crew will wipe down commonly touched surfaces with disinfectant
- There are no current travel restrictions where the model lives, or where the shoot is planned to occur
When booking shoots, we’ll always work to ensure these are true, but we encourage models to let us know if they feel something has been overlooked.
In the future, we may make it a requirement for models to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless they provide medical evidence that that’s not possible). For now, we do not have this requirement.
Model’s own requirements
We encourage every model we work with to set their own boundaries with regards to Covid-19 safety, and to let us know what they are – we’ll ask for these during the shoot booking process.
It’s in everyone’s interest to make shoots, so if we seem close to agreement, we’ll ask the model and Shoot Producer if they are willing to compromise in this specific circumstance, for example;
- “Could you both isolate after receiving Covid-19 test results until the shoot day is complete?”; or,
- “Could you both wear masks on the shoot day, with the model only removing it when actually being shot?”
But it’s always fine if the parties would prefer not to compromise – your body, your rules! In those cases, we’ll keep track of the model’s request and be in touch again when we can meet the model’s requirements.
Shoot Producer-specific requirements
Each Shoot Producer has their own requirements for working with models.
In common to all Shoot Producer locations
The model will supply the negative results of a Covid-19 test, if it is required by the Shoot Producer (SP) or Local Government. The test results must be official, dated, in the name of the model, and be provided to the Shoot Producer and abbywinters.com before the model and Shoot Producer arrive on set. Self-tests are not acceptable, tests need to be PCR-based.
abbywinters.com will reimburse the model for Covid-19 tests, if such a test is required by the SP or Local Government, and the model provides an official receipt on the day of the shoot, emailed to model.application@abbywinters.com. Payment will be made with the shoot fee.
abbywinters.com will provide a letter for travelling for work if it is required. It is the model’s responsibility to ask for this, to have it available, and to show to authorities when asked. A PDF attached to an email is sufficient, a print out is not necessary.
Berlin, Germany
Our Shoot Producer in Berlin, Germany was fully vaccinated 💉💉 on July 15th 2021. They have these requirements of models;
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If you are fully vaccinated
- No mask required
- No Covid-19 test required
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If you are not fully vaccinated
- Have Covid 19 test results received 24 hours or less before the shoot day
- Wear a mask when not actually on-camera modelling
- Bring your own towel
- Let the Shoot Producer know if they prefer the Shoot Producer to get a rapid Covid test the day before, or wear a mask during the shoot. Model must let the Shoot Producer know 4 days before the shoot if they require a Covid-19 test.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our Shoot Producer in Amsterdam was fully vaccinated 💉💉 in June 2021. They have these requirements of models;
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If you are fully vaccinated
- No mask required
- No Covid-19 test required
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If you are not fully vaccinated
- Have Covid 19 test results received 24 hours or less before the shoot day
- Wear a mask when not actually on-camera modelling
- Bring your own towel
- Let the Shoot Producer know if they prefer the Shoot Producer to get a rapid Covid test the day before, or wear a mask during the shoot. Model must let the Shoot Producer know 4 days before the shoot if they require a Covid-19 test.
Barcelona, Spain
Our Shoot Producer in Barcelona was fully vaccinated 💉💉 on 01 September 2021. They have these requirements of models;
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If you are fully vaccinated
- No mask required
- No Covid-19 test required
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If you are not fully vaccinated
- Have Covid 19 test results received 24 hours or less before the shoot day
- Wear a mask when not actually on-camera modelling
- Bring your own towel
- Let the Shoot Producer know if they prefer the Shoot Producer to get a rapid Covid test the day before, or wear a mask during the shoot. Model must let the Shoot Producer know 4 days before the shoot if they require a Covid-19 test.
Las Vegas, USA
Our Shoot Producer in Las Vegas has been fully vaccinated 💉💉 since April 27 2021.
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If you are fully vaccinated
- No mask required
- No Covid-19 test required
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If you are not fully vaccinated
- Have Covid 19 test results received 24 hours or less before the shoot day
- Wear a mask when not actually on-camera modelling
- Bring your own towel
- Let the Shoot Producer know if they prefer the Shoot Producer to get a rapid Covid test the day before, or wear a mask during the shoot. Model must let the Shoot Producer know 4 days before the shoot if they require a Covid-19 test.
Crimea, Russia
Our Shoot Producer in Crimea was fully vaccinated 💉💉 on 22 Aug 2021.
They have no requirements of models.
Melbourne, Australia
Our Shoot Producer in Melbourne was fully vaccinated 💉💉 on August 10th, 2021.
No requirements of models.
Brisbane, Australia
Our Shoot Producer in Brisbane was fully vaccinated 💉💉💉 on Dec 22, 2021.
No requirements of models.
Cali, Colombia
Our Shoot Producer in Cali, Colombia was fully vaccinated 💉💉💉 in Oct 2021.
No requirements of models.
Connecticut, USA
Our Shoot Producer in Connecticut, USA was fully vaccinated 💉💉💉 on Oct 2021.
No requirements of models.
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