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A ‘Fire Country’ Star’s Holiday Plea: Enough With the 12-Hour Workday!

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by David Katz
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Fire Country star Diane Farr speaks up about the exhausting 12-hour workday plaguing TV production, advocating for change within the industry.
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  • Farr, who recently made her directorial debut on the show, found that a 2-3 camera setup allowed her to shoot most days in 9-10 hours, rather than the standard 12-hour grind.
  • Farr argues that 12-hour days, often required for challenging shoots, should be considered overtime, not the norm, calling for new union negotiations and agreements to address the toll on cast and crew.
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Diane Farr, Fire Country, Directors Guild of America, Fire Country
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