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call time

kôl tīm

noun

The time any specific cast or crew member is expected to be on set, as listed on the daily call sheet. The general crew call time is when most crew members arrive, but individual departments might have different schedules (locations usually arrives early, while an actor might not have any scenes until after lunch).

Take call times seriously; as the saying goes: If you’re early you’re on time, if you’re on time you’re late, and if you’re late you’re fired!