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Production · term

Call time

Also known as call.

The specific time a person is required to report or be ready for assigned production work.

In practice

It is not a universal arrival buffer: the call sheet, deal terms, department instruction, and applicable agreement determine reporting expectations and compensable time.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
  2. 2023 Basic Agreement · Directors Guild of America

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.