Dailies
Dailies are raw, unedited footage shot during a single day of filming, reviewed by the director and crew to assess progress and identify any issues.
Dark Comedy
Dark comedy is a genre that finds humor in serious or taboo subjects, using irreverent or satirical approaches to make audiences laugh while challenging norms.
Day Player
A day player is an actor hired for a minor role in a film or TV production, usually for a single day or a short period, and paid a daily rate.
Day Rate
Day rate is the fixed amount paid to actors, crew members, or freelancers for one day of work on a film, TV, or commercial production.
Deadline (Film and Theater)
Deadline refers to a specific time limit set for completing various stages of film or theater production, such as rehearsals or shooting schedules.
Deadline Hollywood
Deadline Hollywood is an entertainment news website known for breaking Hollywood news, casting announcements, box office reports, and award season coverage.
Deal Memo
A deal memo is a preliminary agreement that outlines the key terms between a production company and talent or crew before a formal contract is signed.
Deferred Payment
Deferred payment is a compensation arrangement where payment for work on a film or TV project is delayed until the project generates revenue.
Dialect Coach
A dialect coach helps actors learn specific accents or speech patterns to sound authentic in their roles for film, television, or theater productions.
Digital Intermediate (DI)
A digital intermediate (DI) is the process of converting film footage into digital format for color grading and post-production adjustments, enhancing visual precision.