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Pre-production · term

Story day

A unit of chronological time within the narrative used to track continuity across scenes.

In practice

Some productions use script day synonymously; define overnight boundaries, flashbacks, simultaneous action, and ambiguous passages.

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Sources

  1. E-learning glossary · ScreenSkills
  2. High-end TV scripted production paperwork · ScreenSkills

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