DEPARTMENTS
The person in charge of every creative aspect from development to post-production.
Director
Where the actors' trailers are located
BASECAMP
Saying "I understand" over the walkie
"Copy that"
A charged walkie battery
Hot Brick
The time you are expected to arrive on set
Call Time
A person who fills in as part of the background of a scene and adds depth to the environment.
Extra
Where lunch is eaten
CATERING
What Francis says if he needs speak to Nicole over the walkie
"Francis for Nicole"
Where the extra walkie batteries are kept
Brick Box
Names of talent on set
Cast list
This person works with the Director to achieve the overall visual aesthetic of a cinematic production.
Cinematographer
Where extras are held prior to shooting their scenes
HOLDING
Saying "Where are you?" over the walkie
"What's your 20?"
Earpiece you wear attached to your walkie
Surveillance
List of what will be shot next
Advance schedule
Manages the schedule for a film set and coordinates all on-set departments for each shot.
Assistant Director
Shooting locations
SETS
Saying "I have to use the bathroom" over the walkie
"10-1"
Someone is accidentally holding down the “talk button”
Queing
The department your name will be listed under on the call sheet
AD Department
Oversees continuity during principal photography, ensuring people and props are where they should be in each shot.
Script supervisor
The AD (assistant director) trailer
HONEY WAGON
Request to stop pedestrians from coming on the set
"Lock it up"
Echoing
Repeating the first AD