20 Terms
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Feature Film
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: Feature. A movie at least 40-45 minutes (2 reels) long intended for theatrical release. Contrast with short subject.
Feature Presentation
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: Main Attraction. The main or advertised movie during a screening. See also: double bill, trailer, supporting feature.
Featured Background
Entertainment; Movies
A term used to describe the perfomers who are placed in prominent positions in the background of the major action of a scene.
Femme Fatale
Entertainment; Movies
Literally: "Deadly Lady"; a slang term used to describe a character in a movie.
Festival
Entertainment; Movies
An event at which films can often premiere. Festivals can be used as by studios to show their wares and sell rights to distributors, or to officially mark a movie's release so as to make it eligible ...
Film Buyer
Entertainment; Movies
A person who arranges to purchase films from an distributor on behalf of an exhibitor.
Film Developing
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: Developed. A process whereby images recorded on film stock are transfered to a negative print. See also color timing.
