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Film vocabulary
Vocabulary used to describe films
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| extra | nonspeaking actor usually in the background of a film |
| sequel | a book, film, play, etc. that continues the story of an earlier one |
| screenplay | the words of a film with instructions how to act and film it |
| stunt | a dangerous and difficult action that somebody does as part of a film |
| genre | a particular type or style of literature, art, film or music |
| nominated | to suggest (formally) that somebody is chosen for a prize |
| box office | the place at a theatre, cinema, etc. where the tickets are sold |
| star | a film celebrity e.g. Tom Cruise |
| animated film | a film or TV show made by photographing a series of drawings or models |
| critic | a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, films, etc. |
| premiere | the first public performance of a film or play |
| scene | the place where something happens |
| part | the role an actor plays in a film. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt |
| audition/casting | a short performance given by an actor, so that somebody can decide if they are suitable for a film or play etc. |
| shoot a film | to make a film or photograph of something |
| set | where or when the action of a play, novel or film happens |
| CGI | ​computer-generated imagery |