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FILM FESTIVALS & MEDIA EVENTS
New Hampshire Film Festival Winner - Audience Choice Award
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Los Angeles International Film Festival Winner - Best Documentary
Utah Film Festival Award Nominee
Sunscreen Film Festival Award Nominee
Telly Awards Winner - GOLD and SILVER awards
PUBLICATIONS
Feature Documentary “Safe Sets: Dying To Work In The Film Industry” Wins Gold & Silver At The 46th Annual Telly Awards
The Boston Globe
In an in-depth profile, The Boston Globe examines Dr. Heinzelmann's journey from a primary care physician to a "Set MD," providing medical care on film sets. The article discusses how his experiences led to the creation of the documentary, shedding light on systemic safety issues in Hollywood.
TheWrap
TheWrap features an interview with Dr. Heinzelmann, where he discusses the prevalence of preventable injuries on film sets and the need for stricter safety measures in the industry. The piece delves into the motivations behind the documentary and the challenges faced by crew members.
The ‘Rust’ Tragedy Wasn’t an Accident, It Was a Warning — Opinion, Becky Morrison
Yahoo Entertainment
Yahoo Entertainment covers the documentary's exploration of the dangers faced by film industry workers, emphasizing the need for systemic change to protect actors, filmmakers, and crew members from preventable harm.
USA Wire
USA Wire discusses how Dr. Heinzelmann is revolutionizing on-set medical care through his work as a "Set MD" and the impact of his documentary in advocating for safer working conditions in film and television productions.
The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail features an article titled "Lessons from the Film Industry Strikes: A Call for More Humane Working Conditions," which references Safe Sets in the context of broader discussions about labor rights and safety in the entertainment industry.
FilterGrade
FilterGrade reports on a fundraiser associated with the documentary, highlighting the initiative's goal to provide a health risk report for film workers and raise awareness about on-set safety concerns.
REVIEWS
Reviewer Alan Ng of Film Threat awarded the film an 8.5/10, describing it as "eye-opening and enraging," and a must-watch for anyone concerned about the human cost behind the entertainment industry.​​
Safe Sets is a powerful and thought-provoking look at an important issue. This documentary is sure to spark much-needed conversations about how to make the film industry a safer place for all who work in it.
Crew List​
Film workers are demanding more. Not only more money, but more dignity, safety, respect and support from employers. Safe Sets supports them by shedding a bright light on many serious systemic problems in the industry that urgently need to be resolved. Help us give them a bigger platform!
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PODCASTS
Making Media Now: In episode 135, host Michael Azevedo interviews Dr. Paul Heinzelmann about the documentary's inception, its exploration of systemic issues affecting film workers' health and wellbeing, and its upcoming premiere at the New Hampshire Film Festival
Women in Film & Video New England (WIVFNE) Paul Heinzelmann, Director of Safe Sets participates in Ask Me Anything.
Reel Families for Change Akima Brown chats with Director, Paul Heinzelmann
Women in Film & Video DC (WIFV) Ep. 094 – Practicing Safe Sets: Improving Production Health & Safety. Dr. Paul Heinzelmann of the documentary feature, Safe Sets, and Becky Morrison of the production company, The Light, sit down with host Candice Bloch to discuss humane production practices. They explore the systemic issues affecting health and safety on set, alarming statistics regarding mental health, and the historical context of production practices.
The Actor's Instrument with Hassiem Muhammad: In season 3, episode 12, producer Becky Morrison discusses the alarming safety issues raised in the film, including incidents on the set of "Rust," and emphasizes the need for industry-wide change.
Film Fights with Friends: Dr. Paul Heinzelmann is a physician, former clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School and Producer/Director of Safe Sets: Dying to Work in the Film Industry - an exploration of systemic issues impacting the health of film workers.
