Crew Members -
Sammer Abu AlRagheb
CEO, Writer, Director, Producer
Trivia:
In September 2017, the short script "Veils" written by Sammer Abu AlRagheb was a recipient of an Outstanding Achievement Award in the Treatment / Synopsis category of Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, in India.
Our Values
Consistency is a duty.
A true story needs knowledge and time. Here at Blackbeard & Company we value both. We do our research, develop the narrative, read the books, critically maintain the dramatic flow of cinema while composing, and then we execute what needs to be told.
Continuity is a duty.
At Blackbeard & Company, the story that is being told is the sole fire of the entire production. As a team of storytellers, we value the steps taken when producing a motion picture; whether film, tele or a short.
Perfection is a fallacy.
Here at Blackbeard & Company, we solemnly adhere to the principals of cognitive narration along with the safety of the crew. During production, safety is not a number, it is a duty, while our values paramountly lean toward the values of the narrative being shot, mistakes are inevitable and perfection is a negative. Per our Articles and philosophies, we strongly value story first, and safety as a duty.
Articles of Conduct: -
1 - Every member of the crew has a say (Vote) at times of production.
2 - No crew member shall work during meal-time & or on the Sabbath days, unless approved by Director (Captain) and or except for the Director & Producer.
3 - No crew member is to labor over 10hrs (day) during production time, unless approved by Director & or Producer.
4 - All departments are to keep their equipments (camera, props, costume, etc) clean, checked and ready for shoot (service.)
5 - Safety is not a number, it is a duty and all crew members are to heed safety protocols above all, during production, including mental and physical. If, a crew member is struggling with mental applications (PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc) it is our duty as a crew to address these distresses.
6 - The narrative & stories are of the most importance, and all crew members are to respect the collective collaboration voted for, and present a sheer 100% capacity to deliver the work needed to execute the story.
7 - Every department is responsible for their equipments, and if shooting outdoor, they are responsible for cleaning after a day’s shoot.
8 - No crew member is allowed to touch, talk, gossip about other departments & their equipments during a shoot - except for the Director & Producer (touch,) if any members of the department is not available during the shoot.
9 - Every crew member will have two meals during production, and snack penalties. The two meals are breakfast at 8am, and lunch at 2pm. After wrap up, antipasto & drinks.