About the Session

SPFX gimbals offer a practical way to achieve dynamic, high-impact shots, but they also introduce complex safety risks that can bring your set to a halt. This presentation provides a production-focused framework for gimbal rig safety, from design through wrap, with an emphasis on communication, verification, and cross-department considerations. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of pre-production planning, on-set supervision, and managing last-minute changes in ways that support both creative ambition and uncompromising safety.

* This session is available exclusively to in-person attendees. It will not be recorded for virtual participants or for later viewing.

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Sarah Sparks

Senior Production Health and Safety Manager and the Head of Safety, Netflix Canada

Sarah leads Canadian health and safety strategy, policies, and programs, and provides oversight for all Netflix productions across the country. She brings more than 19 years of experience in film and television, including 8 years dedicated to advancing production safety practices. Sarah specializes in developing innovative approaches to unconventional risks and advocates for safety practices that support and enhance creativity, rather than limit it.