Cheap Lunch Ideas for Summer Film Productions

Summer Cooking Made Easy for Independent Filmmakers

Nicole A.
Barbeque
An outside barbeque is one of the best lunch ideas for summer film productions. Barbeques do not require a lot of work for filmmakers and film production cooks. All of the items in this article can be found at a local grocery store. Filmmakers who are making an independent film in the summer can provide a delicious lunch on a small budget. These inexpensive lunch ideas could also be used for a small wrap party or summer film screening.

Food
Independent filmmakers who do not have a large budget can still provide great food for lunch. Hot dogs and hamburgers can be placed on a grill and prepared for cast and crew members. It does not take a long time for hot dogs and hamburgers to cook. Barbeque sauce can be placed on these items prior to grilling or afterward. One of the best things about barbequed hot dogs and hamburgers is that they offer variety. They can be made with or without barbeque sauce and cheese, depending on the preferences of each cast and crew member.

Snacks
Every summer barbeque includes some for of snack. It is important that independent film productions have a lot of snacks during lunch. Various flavors of chips and pretzels can be provided for cast and crew members. You can get some Doritos, Lays chips and Herr's pretzels for less than $10 at a local grocery store. Many people tend to eat a lot of cold treats during the summer months.

Filmmakers can also offer these items during the lunch break on a summer film production. Select the most preferred ice cream and water ice varieties for cast and crew members. This is one inexpensive lunch idea that can give film production members a boost in energy. The increase in energy may help to complete remaining scenes faster and more efficiently. Independent filmmakers should not spend a lot of money on snacks. If the budget does not allow for numerous snack items, try to find chips and ice cream that is on sale.

Beverages
One of the most essential lunch items for summer film productions is in the beverage section. It is best to provide water and juice to the cast and crew members at your summer film production barbeque. Health professionals and new reporters encourage all of us to drink lots of water in the summer. The weather can be hazardous depending on where you are shooting. Soda is not the best beverage ideas to serve in hot weather. Filmmakers should keep cast and crew members clear of potential dehydration and heat related illnesses.

Extras for the lunchtime film barbeque
A summer film production barbeque requires certain items for proper execution. These items include napkins, plates, cups, barbeque sauce and other condiments. Make sure to have charcoal for the barbeque grill. Other essential items include plastic bags, aluminum foil and straws. You never know, someone may not want to drink directly out of a cup.

Music
Summer barbeques are not complete without music. Filmmakers can plug in a boom box and tune into a local radio station during lunch. If you want to get creative, play one of your favorite soundtracks. This will definitely get everyone talking and may even inspire some momentum to complete the scenes for your film. An excited cast and crew will lead to a well produced independent film. That is what it is all about in the end. These inexpensive lunch ideas can help to make it happen.

Published by Nicole A. - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment

She has written and produced several short movies. She currently works as a freelance editor while continuing to make independent films.  View profile

  • Hot dogs and hamburgers can be placed on a grill and prepared for cast and crew members.
  • Filmmakers can save omey by purchasing ice cream that is on sale.
  • It is best to provide water and juice to the cast and crew members for lunch.
Soda is not the best beverage ideas to serve in hot weather.

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