Across
- 3. A secondary storyline that runs alongside and supports the main narrative.
- 7. A non-fiction film that presents real events, people, or topics in an informational way.
- 10. Introductory information presented early in a film to establish setting, characters, and backstory.
- 11. The creative leader of a film who guides actors and shapes the overall vision of the production.
- 14. A large painted or printed background used to simulate a setting behind actors.
- 16. A scheduled break during a film screening, historically used to allow reel changes.
- 19. The art of capturing images on film or digitally, encompassing camera work, lighting, and visual composition.
- 20. A category of film defined by shared stylistic, thematic, or narrative conventions.
- 22. The final resolution of a film's conflicts and storylines following the climax.
- 24. The suppression or modification of film content deemed inappropriate by authorities.
- 28. A cast in which multiple actors share roughly equal importance rather than one lead.
- 29. A sequence of illustrated panels used to pre-visualize scenes before filming begins.
- 30. The written blueprint of a film, containing all dialogue, action, and scene descriptions.
- 32. The first official public screening of a newly completed film.
- 33. An editing technique that combines a series of short clips to compress time or convey an idea.
- 35. A genre designed to provoke excitement, suspense, and anticipation in the audience.
- 36. The central character of a story around whom the main conflict revolves.
- 40. A film that continues the story of a previously released movie.
- 42. Text displayed at the bottom of the screen translating or transcribing spoken dialogue.
- 43. An official classification assigned to a film indicating its suitability for different audiences.
- 44. The collection of music composed or selected to accompany and enhance a film.
- 46. The process of replacing original dialogue with a translated or corrected audio track.
- 47. The full process and organization involved in creating and completing a film.
Down
- 1. A film produced on a massive budget that aims for enormous commercial success.
- 2. A series of commercially related films built around shared characters or a universe.
- 4. The process of displaying a film by directing light through a reel onto a screen.
- 5. A scene that interrupts the present narrative to show events from the past.
- 6. A performance trial in which an actor demonstrates their suitability for a role.
- 8. The moment of highest tension or drama in a film's narrative arc.
- 9. The structured sequence of events that forms the story told by a film.
- 12. Narration spoken by a character or narrator that is heard but not seen on screen.
- 13. The character or force that opposes the protagonist and creates the central conflict.
- 15. A brief, often surprising appearance by a well-known person in a film.
- 17. A promotional short video released in advance to generate interest in an upcoming film.
- 18. The planned arrangement of movement, typically dance or action sequences, in a film.
- 21. Cosmetics and prosthetics applied to actors to alter or enhance their appearance on screen.
- 22. The spoken words exchanged between characters within a scene.
- 23. The process of selecting and assigning actors to the roles of a film.
- 24. Clothing and accessories specifically designed for characters to wear during a film.
- 25. A payment made to creators or rights holders each time their film is commercially used.
- 26. A filmmaking technique that creates the illusion of movement through sequential images or drawings.
- 27. A concise written summary of a film's plot, used for promotion or reference.
- 31. Any physical object handled or used by actors during the filming of a scene.
- 34. A universally recognizable character type or symbolic role drawn from shared human storytelling.
- 37. A spool on which film is wound, or informally, a segment of a film's total length.
- 38. A film set chronologically before the events of an existing story.
- 39. A trained professional who performs dangerous physical actions in place of an actor.
- 41. A real-world place chosen outside the studio to serve as a setting for filming.
- 45. A restriction placed on reviewing or revealing information about a film before its release.
- 46. A transition where one image gradually fades out as another simultaneously fades in.