Fire Country star Diane Farr speaks up about the exhausting 12-hour workday plaguing TV production, advocating for change within the industry.
beat sheet
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.
call sheet
Diane Farr, Fire Country, Directors Guild of America, Fire Country
Fire Country star Diane Farr speaks up about the exhausting 12-hour workday plaguing TV production, advocating for change within the industry.
beat sheet
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.
call sheet
Diane Farr, Fire Country, Directors Guild of America, Fire Country