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The second-to-last shot of the day. Named after production manager Abby Singer, who would frequently call "last shot of the day" or "this shot, and just one more," only to have the director ask for ...

Above-the-Line Expenses

Entertainment; Movies

The major expenses committed to before production begins, including story/rights/continuity (writing); salaries for producers, director, and cast; travel and living; and production fees (if the ...

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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Also Known As: AMPAS, The Academy.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards

Entertainment; Movies

Also Known As: Oscars, Academy Awards. The term "Oscar" was coined by an anonymous person who remarked that the statue looked like their Uncle Oscar.

Action

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Action is called during filming to indicate the start of the current take. See also cut, speed, lock it down.

Actor

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Also Known As: Actress. A person who plays the role of a character. Historically, the term "Actor" refered exclusively to males, but in modern times the term is used for both genders. Factual ...