Call Time
Definition
Call Time is the specific time at which a cast or crew member is required to report to the set or location. Call times are specified on the call sheet and vary by department and individual role. The crew call time is typically the time at which the majority of the crew is expected to arrive, while individual cast call times are staggered based on how long each actor needs for hair, makeup, and wardrobe preparation before they are needed on set. Being on time for your call time is a fundamental professional expectation in the film industry.
Contextual Usage
The Second AD sends a message to the cast: "Your call times for tomorrow are as follows: [Actor A] — 6:00 AM for hair and makeup. [Actor B] — 7:30 AM for hair and makeup. Both actors should be on set and ready to shoot by 9:00 AM. Please confirm receipt of this message."
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Production — or "principal photography" — is the phase in which the film or video is actually shot. It is the most visible and, typically, the most expensive phase of the entire process. Every day on ...
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