After you've finished ringing round everyone you know with your exciting news, you need to start preparing for your first day - below is everything you need to be ready and raring to go on that first day!
ESSENTIAL KIT
A Thick Belt or Bum Bag - You'll be given a radio to communicate with the rest of your team when you arrive and you'll need something strong to hang it off. I originally had a belt but was enlightened to the use of a bumbag by one of the other runners and I much prefer it. All those handy little pockets for storing just about anything in! We both ended up with the same one from Lowe Alpine which is brilliant
You can purchase one from any good outdoor sports shop for £12.50 and it has 2 litre capacity with several pockets internal and external.
Decent Shoes - you might be trapsing over all manner of terrain, these need to be shoes you don't mind getting dirty, support your feet well, waterproof and are comfortable for a 12 hour shoot. Walking boots, Timberlands, sturdy trainers are all good footwear.
A Mini Notepad & Several Pens - write everything down. If someone gives you an instruction/tea order and you don't think you can remember it, write it down. You won't be penalised for writing but you will be if you get it wrong or forget it! If you can't do something, tell someone straight away. Don't keep quiet and hope it will go unnoticed - everyone else is extremely busy but they will noticed if something they asked for isn't completed. People borrow pens all the time - make sure you have a few spares!
A Spare Battery/Charger - It's a long day on set so make sure you have a phone charger to keep it juiced up and a spare battery for your radio or to give anyone else who needs one.
A Watch - need I say more?
A Waterproof & Warm Clothing - the weather can be wildly unpredictable as we all know. Make sure you're covered for all eventualities. That also includes sunnies should the sun happen to make a rare appearance!
A Sharpie - ridiculously useful! You may need to write signs, write names on covered plates of food, anything really!
A Mini Torch - a good strong mini torch is really useful, either for being on night shoots or poking around in dark corners. You can get ones small enough to fit in your pocket or bumbag that still pack a powerful punch!
WHAT TO WEAR - A TV/FILM RUNNERS WARDROBE
Most films crews dress pretty casually - you have to wear stuff that's comfortable but you don't mind getting potentially mucky! Skirts are pretty much a no no - shorts, cargo pants, leggings and jeans are all good.
I personally wear my Black Milk leggings - but that's part of who I am! I team them with a pair of Timberland boots, t-shirts, vest tops, jumpers and a North Face gilet - I got mine from Nevisport in Manchester.
I find the gilets are a really good item - it's worth investing in a proper feather & down one as they're like a mini duvet - keep you toasty when you need to be and cool when you don't! It also leaves your arms completely unrestricted and has several zip up pockets including an inner one - perfect for all those bits and pieces you need to carry!
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