Nov 26, 2008
Word of the Day: French hours
Categories: Daily Advice
FRENCH HOURS – A term used in the film industry to indicated a shoot day when no lunch hour is designated on-set. The lack of a lunch break means that the cast and crew have to steal moments to eat, but it also provides for a continuous and more efficient production pace, especially when a film has be to shot quickly. Joel Schumacher used French hours in filming Phone Booth, completed in 10 days!
By Alisha, InstantCast staff writer
Did’nt know that was the term. Thanks. I guess no different than school. I always have snacks in my back pac.
I too did not know that was what it was called. Thanks.
It means I’m going to be very hungry but will finish earlier than usual.
I always thought it was hard to work on an empty stomach!
That was completed fast.Guess you need lots of snacking in between takes..
I never would have guessed that is what that word meant. I thought it would have been some strange work schedule.
Wow I didn’t know it was like that, then once I get to my dead end job today, and my boss tells me that snack’s didn’t call back for the half. I’ll just tell him I’m not in show biz yet, so I’ll be needed my French Hour. You really do learn something new everyday.