Term

Unit call

The general time at which the shooting unit is expected to be ready to begin its scheduled workday.

Also known as: general crew call

Reviewed September 3, 2026

In practice

Individual departments and performers may have earlier or later calls; the daily call sheet is controlling, and local or collective-agreement rules determine paid-time treatment.

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Sources

2023 Basic Agreement — Directors Guild of America
High-end TV scripted production paperwork — ScreenSkills