ON-SET INVESTIGATIONS
Resolving Conflict for People in Production
The film, television, and new media industry have always been an environment of high-stress. In that environment, many types of conflicts are bound to arise. On-set Investigations is here to assist its clients in resolving these conflicts by navigating positively through these complex and sensitive issues. Once these conflicts are resolved, production can continue running smoothly and efficiently.
Are you faced with claims of harassment including sexual harassment, abuse of power, bullying, violence or anything that calls into question the feeling of safety in the workplace?
Are there disagreements between production and unions or guilds? Are you a union struggling with disagreement between your members or with members of another union?
Do you want to ensure that your crew is fully informed about legislation surrounding harassment in the workplace, the day-to-day navigation of the legislation, and want it presented in an easy-to-understand format with an eye to educating about proper behaviour that will avoid conflicts during production?
ABOUT CAROL ANNE DACOSTA
Owner & Lead Investigator of On-Set Investigations
Having served over 2 decades working in film and television, Carol Anne DaCosta brings a thorough understanding of the unique challenges faced by Producers when harassment claims are made. Carol Anne is highly aware of the importance of navigating positively through complex issues in a timely manner and she has honed that ability over the years.
She has leveraged her strong intuition and empathy to assist those in conflict to address issues before they escalate. In addition to her Investigative Service, Carol Anne also offers Alternative Conflict Resolution services to assist Producers in such situations. From unions, guilds, single-purpose companies and time frames specific to the industry, your investigation is handled with discretion and an eye to completion before the last banker's box is sent to storage.
Carol Anne has an acute sense of the current temperature in this sector and is dedicated to assisting those who find themselves in any one of the many difficult situations that can arise in the workplace. She has used her time in the industry to carefully build quality relationships not only with film, television and new media producers, but also with a variety of unions and guilds including ACTRA, DGC, WGC, NABET, and IATSE.
Carol Anne was most recently employed with the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) as National Industrial Relations and Agreement Administrator and she held that position for over 10 years. During her tenure, she participated in collective bargaining meetings with unions and guilds and her day-to-day life existed “in the trenches” with her producer members in administering and implementing all aspects of 5 collective bargaining agreements, liaising between members of the CMPA and the corresponding union or guild, managing grievances and related proceedings as well as addressing concerns on behalf of unions and guilds.
Previous to her position at the CMPA, Carol Anne worked in varying roles in film and television, both on set and in the production office, giving her a well-rounded education of the inner workings of the industry.
OF NOTE:
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Honours Degree in Journalism from the University of Kings College
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Certificate in Labour Relations from Queen's University
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Holds an Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate from the University of Windsor
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Sat on the Section 21 Health & Safety Committee for the Film and Television Industry
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Member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (ADRIO)
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Member of Women in Film & Television - Toronto Chapter (WIFT-T)
JUST SO YOU KNOW:
Carol Anne enjoys spending time with her husband and cat, in that order. Travel is a passion as is staying at home tending to her gardens.
ONE MORE THING:
Carol Anne serves Toronto and the GTA and is available to travel across Ontario and Canada with special arrangements.
CONTACT US
2850 Lakeshore Blvd. W
PO Box 80025
Etobicoke, ON
M8V 4A1
