Independent Features
Films that are made without the backing of large production companies.
International Movie Data Base (IMDB)
International Movie Data Base (IMDB)
Invoice
The official document you create to bill your client, the production company, or the hiring entity, for the services and goods you provided. No invoice, no paycheck.
Last Man Call
Once lunch is called, the cast and crew line up to eat. Once the last person gets their food and sits down, whoever’s watching the line calls, “Last man!” and the clock stops for 30 minutes.
Lock Down / Lock Up
A system to control a Live Set. When a set is in lockdown, people cannot come onto the set until the shot is over and the AD yells, “Cut!”
Meal Break
Once everyone has worked for six hours, a minimum of 30 minutes must be provided for a Meal Break. The 30 minutes does not start until the last person has been served lunch. See also, Last Man call.
Meal Penalty
A penalty, which occurs on some jobs if the crew is not fed within a certain amount of time. See also, Last Man call.
Minus Optical Sound (MOS)
Standard filmmaking jargon abbreviation for footage without sound or no synchronous audio track recorded. MOS is an acronym representing a variety of meanings including Mit Out Sound.
On Camera (OC)
The notation in a script to show when the talent is on camera.
Open Walkie
When someone has left their microphone open on their walkie-talkie.
