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Working hours & overtime basics (film & TV)
MMPA (£30m+ films): 55-hour, 5-day week; standard day 11h + 1h lunch. Hourly rate = weekly/55 or daily/11. Camera overtime 2T, non-camera 1.5T; minimum camera OT £25/h, maximum £81.82/h. Scripted TV: 10 contracted shooting hours; overtime 1.5T within a min/max, 2T after 11pm. Always check your specific deal memo.
Sources
- https://timemachineapp.co.uk/articles/pact-bectu-film-working-week-and-overtime
- https://bectu.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-union/agreements-grading-schemes/
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