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A call sheet contains all the relevant information about a photo shoot or a day of shooting on a film set. It is therefore a kind of schedule for an assignment. The call sheet serves as a guide and enables the participants to plan the day's schedule precisely.
The term "callsheet" is also commonly used in German-speaking countries. However, there are also other terms. For example, the schedule is also known as "Tagesdispo", "Tagesdisposition" or "Dispo" for short.
A call sheet contains as much information as possible that is necessary for the smooth processing of an order. This includes, among other things:
Timetable (daily schedule)
Address of the location
Names of all persons involved in the production
Start of work
Expected end of work
Planned breaks
Styling instructions
Contact details (telephone and e-mail) of the crew
Information on arrival and parking facilities
Information on transportation of equipment to and from the venue
No, not all the information on the call sheet is actually important for a model. However, it would be too much effort to create a separate call sheet for each group of people involved in the project. That is why there is a general dispo with all the information that is important for the process.
If you have never worked with call sheets before, we at Jobwork will be happy to help you with our years of experience.
The styling with which the model/actor arrives on set is not unimportant for the course of a shoot or a day of filming. If, for example, shoots with updos are on the agenda, it is important for the model to arrive on set with her hair already washed, as this makes the stylist's work easier. In some cases, models are also asked to bring high heels from their own collection.
A film production or a photo shoot is a fragile overall structure in which numerous gears have to mesh. Everyone must be able to rely on each other. It is therefore particularly important for the crew members involved to adhere to the information and times provided. The start time is particularly important, i.e. when the model should arrive on set. If you are late, you block the entire process. This in turn costs the client a lot of money. If you don't stick to the information on the daily schedule, you minimize your chances of getting further jobs.
A model does not usually receive the call sheet directly from the client. The client usually sends it to the agency, which then forwards it to the respective model immediately upon receipt.
A model usually receives the call sheet for the following day the evening before. Sometimes, however, there are only a few hours between receiving the call sheet and starting work. The more flexibly models can work, the better.