Stop Losing Money Over Crew Meal Penalties
Jun 12, 2025•1 min•Ep. 3
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Episode description
Meal breaks might not seem like a big deal…until they cost your production thousands.
In this episode, John Cooke discusses the rules around crew meals and the costly penalties that can sneak up on independent filmmakers. He also shares practical tips on union and nonunion requirements to help you stay compliant, on schedule, and within budget.
Key insights from this episode:
- When meal penalties kick in (and how fast they add up)
- The key differences between union and nonunion requirements
- How better scheduling can protect your production
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