Why it matters
Freelance crew turn down other work to hold your dates. A short cancellation rule pays them fairly when plans change late.
How it usually reads
What crew are paid when a shoot day is cancelled or moved.
What fair looks like
- Free cancellation more than 48 hours before call time.
- Half the day rate inside 48 hours, the full rate inside 24 hours.
- Weather or safety holds rescheduled by agreement.