Picture Car Glossary
hold day for a picture car
What is a hold day for a picture car?
Updated June 2026 · Revolution Picture Cars
A hold day is a production day for which a picture car is reserved and paid for but does not appear on camera typically due to weather delays, schedule changes, or stand-by requirements.
Hold days are usually billed at the full daily rate or a negotiated hold rate. Productions must specify hold day policies in rental agreements to prevent disputes when the shooting schedule shifts, as car owners depend on this income to offset lost commercial opportunities during the hold period.
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