Pre-production · term
Weather day
Also known as weather contingency day.
A scheduled contingency day reserved for work that depends on suitable weather conditions.
In practice
Producers use forecasts, location constraints, cast availability, and cover sets to decide whether the day remains held, moves, or is released.
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Sources
- 2023 Basic Agreement · Directors Guild of America
Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.