Talking about Film and Theatre: English Vocabulary List

to give a short performance in order to get a role in a movie, play, show, etc.

"She auditioned for the school play."

"She was extremely nervous when she went to audition for the lead role in the school play because many talented students tried out."

the process of replacing original recorded dialogue or sound with a new version, usually in a different language or for technical reasons, in film and video production

"The dubbing of the foreign film into English was poorly done."

"Dubbing is the post-production process where a new audio track is recorded in a different language"

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

"The movie premiere attracted many celebrities."

"The movie premiere was attended by many famous actors and directors who walked the red carpet."

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

"The sequel to the hit video game will be released next year."

"A spiritual sequel is a new work that is not a direct narrative continuation"

a set of three movies, books, etc. that are related or have the same characters

"It's a movie trilogy."

"The epic fantasy trilogy concluded with a climactic battle that resolved all the main storylines."

a humorous or embarrassing mistake, often made during filming, recording, or live performance

"The actor made a blooper."

"A blooper reel is a collection of outtakes and on-set mistakes"

a technique or process of selecting, editing, and pasting separate footage in order to create a motion picture

"The film used a montage."

"The director used a quick montage of historical images to convey the passage of time effectively."

‌a novel, motion picture, etc. that depicts the events and stories taking place before the events of an earlier work

"The prequel explored the dark backstory of the villain."

"A prequel is a work that forms part of a backstory to the preceding narrative"

spoken descriptions given in a movie or a television show, etc. by a narrator that is not seen by the audience

"A narrator did voice over."

"The documentary featured a renowned actor's soothing voice over, guiding viewers through the complex subject."

a backdrop used in video and film production that can be digitally replaced with any background during post-production

"The actor stood before a green screen."

"A green screen is a special effects technique where a subject is filmed against a brightly colored background"

a horror movie in which characters are brutalized and murdered by an unknown person

"I hate slasher films."

"Many viewers find the gratuitous violence in a typical slasher film to be disturbing and unpleasant."

a humorous show on television or radio with the same characters being involved with numerous funny situations in different episodes

"'Friends' is one of the most successful sitcoms ever created."

"A sitcom typically features the same group of characters in each weekly episode."

a genre of comedy that uses topics and situations that are usually considered taboo or tragic, such as death, disease, war, and crime, to create humor

"That black comedy was funny."

"Black comedy finds humor in subjects that most people consider too serious or tragic."

the American film industry, involving celebrities, its lifestyle, etc. as a whole

"Hollywood is the historic center of the U.S. film industry."

"Many aspiring actors move to Hollywood hoping to achieve fame and fortune in the entertainment industry."

the film industry of India, based in the city of Mumbai

"Bollywood is the vibrant"

"Bollywood produces more films each year than any other film industry worldwide."

a colloquial term used to describe the Nigerian film industry, known for producing movies that are typically low-budget, direct-to-video, and predominantly in English, Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa languages

"Nollywood produces many films."

"Nollywood's prolific output of engaging stories has gained significant international recognition and a dedicated fan base."

the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture

"She won an Oscar for her original and deeply moving screenplay."

"She spent three years writing the screenplay for her first feature film."

a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

"The professor offered a thoughtful critique of the student's main theory."

"The art professor published a thorough critique of the controversial exhibition."