Coogan Law
Coogan Law protects child performers by requiring that a portion of their earnings be placed in a trust account until they turn 18.
Copy
Copy refers to written content used in ads, websites, and promotional materials, designed to engage audiences and convey key messages.
Copywriter
A copywriter is a professional who creates written content for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes, especially in the entertainment industry.
Corporate/Educational Agreement
The SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational Agreement covers corporate videos, industrial films, and educational media, providing fair pay and union protections for actors.
Costume Designer
A costume designer creates the clothing and costumes worn by actors, ensuring that they reflect the characters, time period, and tone of the production.
Coverage
Coverage is a written evaluation of a screenplay, summarizing its plot, strengths, and weaknesses, used to determine its potential for development.
Craft Services
Craft services provide snacks and drinks for cast and crew on set, available throughout the day to keep everyone energized during filming.
Crafty
Crafty, short for “Craft Services,” refers to the department that provides snacks and beverages to the cast and crew during a film or TV production.
Crane Shot
A crane shot is a type of camera movement where the camera is mounted on a crane, allowing for sweeping vertical and horizontal movements.
Crew
The crew is the group of individuals responsible for the technical aspects of a film, TV show, or theater production, such as lighting, sound, and set design.