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Pre-production · term

Prep day

Also known as preparation day.

A paid or scheduled workday assigned to preparation rather than principal photography.

In practice

The work may include scouting, fittings, tests, builds, paperwork, equipment prep, or rehearsals; entitlement and scope depend on role and agreement.

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Sources

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

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