Crew Moves presents
Off Set
A Family-Friendly Recovery ExperienceThe Experience
Step off set and into the park — a morning of movement, nature, and connection in the middle of the city.
Film and TV crews are always on the go with unpredictable schedules and little time to recharge. Off Set is designed for production professionals who need to actively recover, reconnect with their families, and get outside before heading into the next call time — without leaving the borough.
Event Details
Date
Sunday, July 26
Meeting Time
11:00 AM
Trail Departure
11:15 AM sharp
Duration
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Location
Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
Trail Route
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Meeting Point
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Prospect Park is accessible by subway via the B/Q (Prospect Park station) and the 2/3 (Grand Army Plaza). Street parking is available on nearby residential blocks. Arrive with time to spare — we leave the trailhead together.
What We'll Do
Co-Leading With Us
Michelle Backe, LCSW-C — Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder, Calm on Set
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Calm on Set, providing specialized Mental Health Coordination services to film, television, and theater productions. Drawing from her extensive clinical background, she brings trauma-informed expertise to sensitive storytelling while centering the wellbeing of artists and participants.
Michelle also serves as a Board Member with the Mental Health Coordinators organization, shaping mental health coordination standards and industry partnerships. A theater mom with three creative children, she has a vested interest in ensuring productions — scripted or unscripted — become spaces where artistry and mental health thrive together.
We'll begin with a group warm-up at the trailhead before heading out together. Along the way, our therapist co-lead will guide structured moments of reflection and connection, combining the trail with:
On the Trail
- Sensory grounding exercises in a natural environment
- Structured check-ins with fellow crew members
- Staying present and aware of our surroundings
- Team-building moments woven into the walk
- Checking in with partners and family on the trail
Family Friendly
Children Welcome
Kids are welcome on the trail. Prospect Park's paths are stroller-accessible on most routes.
Under 18
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
What to Bring
Who This Is For
This event is for people who work in film and television and are looking for a way to:
- 01Recover from long production days
- 02Spend quality time with family
- 03Meet fellow industry professionals outside of a work setting
- 04Get outside and move their body — without leaving the city
- 05Recharge before their next project
Come as you are. No experience required.
Crew Moves — Film & TV Professionals
Off Set is a family-friendly morning walk through Prospect Park designed for film and television professionals who rarely get a moment to breathe between projects. A therapist co-leads the experience, weaving structured grounding and team-building moments into the trail — making it more than a walk, and less intimidating than a retreat. If you've spent weeks running on call times, long shoot days, and borrowed sleep — this is your chance to step outside. We're staying in Brooklyn, keeping it accessible, and bringing the crew along. Partners, kids, and all experience levels welcome.