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French 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.

Production

Also known as: continuous hours, Pacific Northwest hours

Reviewed

Inputs

  • A brief, script, plan, or approved source material

Outputs

  • A documented handoff for the next department

Handoffs

  • Confirm assumptions, owner, timing, and review point.

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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