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.
Crew Call
Crew call is the scheduled time when all crew members are expected to arrive on set to begin work, often staggered based on their roles.
Cross
Cross refers to a movement made by an actor across the stage or set, typically from one side to the other, as part of the blocking in a scene.
Cross-Border Compliance
Cross-border compliance involves meeting legal and regulatory requirements for film or TV productions involving talent or companies from different countries.
Crossing the Line
Crossing the line refers to a filmmaking mistake where the camera crosses the 180-degree line, disrupting the audience’s sense of spatial orientation in a scene.
Call to Action (CTA)
A CTA (Call to Action) is a marketing tool that prompts the audience to take a specific action, such as buying tickets or subscribing to a service.
Cue
A cue is a signal given to actors or crew indicating when it is time to begin their part of a scene or performance in film, TV, or theater.
Cultural Consultant
A cultural consultant advises film and TV productions on accurately and respectfully portraying specific cultures, ensuring authenticity and avoiding stereotypes.
Cultural Exceptions
Cultural exceptions are policies allowing countries to protect their cultural industries, such as film and TV, from international trade regulations to promote local content.
Cut
“Cut” refers to both the directive to stop filming on set and the process of editing footage in post-production to create transitions or remove unnecessary content.