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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Film and Theatre

Here, you will learn some English words related to Film and Theatre that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)

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

Ex: They asked him audition again with a different monologue .
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a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

Ex: adaptation of the Broadway musical featured elaborate sets and stunning choreography that dazzled audiences .
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a warning given before the important plot points of a movie, book, game, etc. are revealed

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spoiler
[noun]

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

Ex: The filmspoiler was so widely shared that many people did n’t bother to watch it .
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dubbing
[noun]

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

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premiere
[noun]

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

Ex: Celebrities and industry insiders attended the premiere of the indie film , generating buzz and excitement for its release .
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sequel
[noun]

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

Ex: sequel exceeded expectations , introducing new twists and revelations that kept audiences on the edge of their seats .
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trilogy
[noun]

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

Ex: The success of the film adaptation led to discussions about expanding trilogy into a larger cinematic universe .
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blooper
[noun]

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

Ex: Despite blooper, the broadcast continued smoothly , and no one seemed to mind .
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montage
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist 's exhibition featured a montage of her creative process from start to finish .
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reel
[noun]

a circular item around which film is wound

Ex: The engineer examined the reel, checking for any signs of wear or damage before using it to spool the cable .
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prequel
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‌a novel, motion picture, etc. that depicts the events and stories taking place before the events of an earlier work

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spin-off
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production of something new based on a successful movie or TV show

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

Ex: The film’s voice-over guided viewers through the protagonist’s thoughts.
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a backdrop used in video and film production that can be digitally replaced with any background during post-production

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footage
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the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

Ex: footage of the concert was shared online .
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a small place at a cinema, theater, etc. from which tickets are bought

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slasher
[noun]

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

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sitcom
[noun]

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

Ex: The actor became famous for his role in a sitcom.
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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

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melodrama
[noun]

a dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, intense conflicts, etc., often trying to create strong emotional reactions in the audience

Ex: The reality TV show melodrama, constantly stirring up conflict and featuring highly emotional confrontations between cast members .
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Hollywood
[noun]

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

Ex: The documentary provided a behind-the-scenes Hollywood.
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Bollywood
[noun]

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

Ex: The actor rose to fame Bollywood after starring in several blockbuster hits .
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Nollywood
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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

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screening
[noun]

a showing of a movie to an audience, typically at a scheduled time

Ex: After screening, there was a Q&A session with the director .
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heroine
[noun]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

Ex: The story is about heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .
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villain
[noun]

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

Ex: The audience booed when villain appeared on stage .
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the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture

Ex: screenplay underwent several revisions before being greenlit for production by the studio .
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critique
[noun]

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

Ex: Experts in environmental science conducted a critique of the research findings , questioning the methodology and conclusions .
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scenario
[noun]

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

Ex: The novel explores a scenario where society has collapsed due to environmental catastrophe .
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twist
[noun]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

Ex: Life is full twists and turns ; you never know what might happen next .
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