Production · workflow
French hours
Also known as continuous hours, Pacific Northwest hours.
A continuous-hours shooting schedule in which food is served while work continues instead of taking a traditional mid-day meal break; it is subject to the applicable agreement, employer policy, and local rules.
Continuous-hours planning
- French / continuous hours
- A planned day without a traditional mid-day meal break, with food served while work continues.
- Meal-period rules
- The applicable collective agreement, employer policy, and jurisdiction determine whether and how this schedule can be used.
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Sources
- Set Decoration reading list and glossary · IATSE Local 891
- Film industry terminology · California Film Commission
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.