SAG & Minor Auto-Drafted Call Times

G-Casper Pro automatically drafts compliant call and wrap times for SAG performers and minors based on union rules.

6 min readUpdated February 2026

Built-In Compliance Intelligence

Getting call times wrong for SAG performers or minors can mean costly penalties, production shutdowns, or worse. G-Casper Pro has a compliance engine built directly into the call sheet workflow because this responsibility should not fall on mental math and sticky notes.

How SAG Auto-Drafting Works

When you set your general crew call time and assign cast to scenes, G-Casper Pro automatically drafts suggested call and wrap times for every performer:

  • The system calculates each performer's first scene based on the shooting order
  • It factors in prep time (hair, makeup, wardrobe) based on role type
  • A suggested call time is generated so the performer is camera-ready when needed
  • Wrap times are drafted based on their last scene, respecting SAG 12-hour maximums
  • You review the drafts and accept, adjust, or override any suggestion

Minor Work Hour Protection

For minor performers, the system applies age-specific labor restrictions automatically:

Age GroupMax Work HoursRequired BreaksSchool Hours
Under 66 hoursRest every 2 hoursN/A
6-8 years8 hours1 hour rest, meals3 hours (school year)
9-13 years9 hours1 hour rest, meals3 hours (school year)
14-15 years10 hours1 hour rest, meals3 hours (school year)
16-17 years10 hoursStandard meals3 hours (school year)
Important: Minor work hour rules vary by state and country. G-Casper Pro defaults to California/SAG standards. Always verify local requirements with your production legal team.

The Accept-or-Adjust Workflow

Auto-drafted times are suggestions, not mandates. The AD retains full control. Each drafted time shows the reasoning behind it: what scenes drive that call, what prep time is assumed, what labor rule applies. You can accept all drafts with one click, or fine-tune individual performers.

Interactive Demo
SAG Auto-Draft Preview
See how call and wrap times are auto-drafted for SAG performers and minors. Click 'Accept' to approve each draft.
SAG Auto-Draft
General Call: 7:00 AM
Lead Actor
SARAH
Call:
Wrap:5:30 PM
Makeup: 30minBlocking: 15minOn-Set: 7:45 AM
8hr day + 30min lunch
Supporting
MIKE
Call:
Wrap:5:30 PM
Makeup: 20minBlocking: 10minOn-Set: 9:00 AM
First scene at 9:15 AM, 20min makeup + 10min blocking
Child Actor
EMMA
Minor (Age 8)
Call:
Wrap:4:00 PM
Max 8hrs
Makeup: 15minBlocking: 10minOn-Set: 8:25 AM
Minor age 6-8: max 8hrs including 1hr school
Teen Actor
JAKE
Minor (Age 15)
Call:
Wrap:5:30 PM
Max 10hrs
Makeup: 15minBlocking: 10minOn-Set: 7:55 AM
Minor age 14-15: max 10hrs with breaks

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