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
- E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
- 2023 Basic Agreement · Directors Guild of America
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.