Rob Perkins breaks down the value stack: three habits that make you indispensable on set. Arrive early to help other departments, keep your paperwork organized so producers don't chase you, and offer to help after wrap even if you're off the clock. Small, repeatable actions build a reputation that gets you hired again.
Another key to getting more work is making yourself indispensable on set. It's what I call building your value stack. Start by identifying 3 specific ways you can make a producer's life easier. Maybe that means arriving early to set up with time to spare to help out other departments, or having your paperwork game down so that the production team does not have to ask you 7 times for your signed W-9. That's the worst. Or how about this? Once you are wrapped, announce that you're off the clock and then offer to lend a hand to the production team or some other department. Small habits like these make make a big impact.
