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agent
/ˈeɪdʒənt/
noun
a company or person that represents another person or company or manages their affairs
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art director
/ˈɑːɹt dɚɹˈɛktɚ/
noun
someone who is in charge of the artistic features, such as props and costumes of a movie or play
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artistic director
/ɑːɹtˈɪstɪk dɚɹˈɛktɚ/
noun
the individual who is responsible for the general policy of a theater company and decides which plays should be performed
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cameraman
/ˈkæmɝəmən/
noun
a professional whose job is to operate a motion picture or television camera
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camerawoman
/kˈæmɹəwˌʊmən/
noun
a woman who operates a motion picture or television camera
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playwright
/ˈpɫeɪˌɹaɪt/
noun
someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater
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producer
/pɹəˈdusɝ/
noun
a person who deals with supervisory tasks or financial affairs in making a motion picture, play, etc.
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publicist
/ˈpəbɫɪsɪst/
noun
a person whose job is to make a new actor, product, etc. known to the public
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screenwriter
/ˈskɹinˌɹaɪtɝ/
noun
a person whose job is to write screenplays for movies, TV series, etc.
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stagehand
/ˈsteɪdʒˌhænd/
noun
a stage worker who deals with moving props or scenery in a theatrical performance
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stage manager
/stˈeɪdʒ mˈænɪdʒɚ/
noun
a person who is in charge of the practical arrangements, such as lights, scenery, etc. during a theatrical production
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story editor
/stˈoːɹi ˈɛdɪɾɚ/
noun
a person whose job is to make changes to the content or form of a screenplay, or to help in the process of changing it
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usher
/ˈəʃɝ/
noun
someone whose job is to show people their seats in a court, cinema, etc.
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usherette
/ˌʌʃɚɹˈɛt/
noun
a woman whose job is to show people their seats in a court, cinema, etc.
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wardrobe master
/wˈɔːɹdɹoʊb mˈæstɚ/
noun
a man whose job is to manage the costumes of the actors in a theatrical performance or company
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wardrobe mistress
/wˈɔːɹdɹoʊb mˈɪstɹəs/
noun
a man whose job is to manage the costumes of the actors in a theatrical performance or company
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costumier
/kˈɔstəmɪɚ/
noun
a person or company that designs special costumes for the theater or parties, or supplies costumes to theater companies
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debutant
/dˈɛbjuːtənt/
noun
a man who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports
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debutante
/ˈdɛbjəˈtɑnt/
noun
a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports
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director
/daɪˈɹɛktɝ/, /dɝˈɛktɝ/, /diˈɹɛktɝ/, /dɪˈɹɛktɝ/
noun
a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff
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dramatist
/ˈdɹɑmətɪst/
noun
someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater
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dresser
/ˈdɹɛsɝ/
noun
someone whose job is to help an actor get dressed for a play or is in charge of their costumes
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editor
/ˈɛdətɝ/, /ˈɛdɪtɝ/
noun
the person who is in charge of arranging or removing the scenes of a movie, show, etc.
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cinematographer
/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑɡɹəfɝ/
noun
a photographer who operates a movie camera
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focus puller
/fˈoʊkəs pˈʊlɚ/
noun
a member of the camera crew who adjusts the focus of the camera lens during filming
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clapper loader
/klˈæpɚ lˈoʊdɚ/
noun
a member of a film crew responsible for loading film stock into the camera magazine and operating the clapperboard during filming
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lighting technician
/lˈaɪɾɪŋ tɛknˈɪʃən/
noun
a person responsible for designing and setting up lighting for film, television, or theater productions
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executive producer
/ɛɡzˈɛkjuːtˌɪv pɹədˈuːsɚ/
noun
a person who provides financial and managerial support to a film or TV production and is typically involved in the overall creative decisions
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line producer
/lˈaɪn pɹədˈuːsɚ/
noun
a type of film producer who oversees day-to-day operations and logistics of a production, including budget management and scheduling
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production manager
/pɹədˈʌkʃən mˈænɪdʒɚ/
noun
a person responsible for managing the daily operations and logistics of a film or television production
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production coordinator
/pɹədˈʌkʃən koʊˈɔːɹdᵻnˌeɪɾɚ/
noun
a person responsible for managing and organizing the various administrative aspects of a film or television production, such as scheduling, logistics, and communication
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first assistant director
/fˈɜːst ɐsˈɪstənt dɚɹˈɛktɚ/
noun
someone who is responsible for assisting the director in creating the shooting schedule, coordinating daily production logistics, and managing the cast and crew on set
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second assistant director
/sˈɛkənd ɐsˈɪstənt dɚɹˈɛktɚ/
noun
someone who is responsible for assisting the first assistant director with tasks related to organizing the set, creating call sheets, coordinating extras, and ensuring the safety of the cast and crew.
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script supervisor
/skɹˈɪpt sˈuːpɚvˌaɪzɚ/
noun
someone who is responsible for continuity, ensuring that each shot matches the previous ones, and tracking all necessary details in the production of a film or TV show
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casting director
/kˈæstɪŋ dɚɹˈɛktɚ/
noun
a person responsible for selecting actors for roles in movies, TV shows, plays, and other productions
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digital imaging technician
/dˈɪdʒɪɾəl ˈɪmɪdʒɪŋ tɛknˈɪʃən/
noun
a person responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of digital images captured on a film set
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best boy
/bˈɛst bˈɔɪ/
noun
the chief assistant to the gaffer or key grip
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dolly grip
/dˈɑːli ɡɹˈɪp/
noun
a film crew member responsible for operating the camera dolly during filming
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production sound mixer
/pɹədˈʌkʃən sˈaʊnd mˈɪksɚ/
noun
a member of the sound department responsible for recording and mixing audio on set during filming
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boom operator
/bˈuːm ˈɑːpɚɹˌeɪɾɚ/
noun
a member of the film crew who operates the boom microphone to capture sound on set during filming
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cable person
/kˈeɪbəl pˈɜːsən/
noun
a person responsible for managing and organizing cables and wires on a film or television set to ensure proper connectivity between equipment
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production designer
/pɹədˈʌkʃən dɪzˈaɪnɚ/
noun
a person responsible for creating the visual concept of a film, television, or theater production, including selecting settings, costumes, props, and other visual elements
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set designer
/sˈɛt dɪzˈaɪnɚ/
noun
a person responsible for designing and creating the physical environment in which a film, TV show, or theatrical production takes place
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auteur
/ɔːtˈʊɹ/
noun
a director who has such a significant influence and personal style on a film that they are considered its author
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film critic
/fˈɪlm kɹˈɪɾɪk/
noun
someone who professionally analyzes and evaluates films, often providing written or spoken reviews or critiques for the public
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lighting designer
/lˈaɪɾɪŋ dɪzˈaɪnɚ/
noun
a person responsible for creating and designing the lighting for a production, whether it's a play, film, or other type of performance
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filmmaker
/ˈfɪɫˌmeɪkɝ/
noun
a movie director and producer, especially an independent one who is fully in charge of the movie production
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gaffer
/ɡˈæfɚ/
noun
the head electrician who is responsible for the lighting in a motion picture or television production
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grip
/ˈɡɹɪp/
noun
someone whose job is to carry or prepare cameras or lighting equipment in a movie or TV set
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key grip
/kˈiː ɡɹˈɪp/
noun
the person who is in charge of the camera equipment in a motion picture or TV set
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lighting engineer
/lˈaɪɾɪŋ ˌɛndʒɪnˈɪɹ/
noun
a technician who is in charge of the lights in a TV or motion picture set or theater stage
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leadman
/lˈiːdmən/
noun
a production crew member responsible for managing the art department
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set dresser
/sˈɛt dɹˈɛsɚ/
noun
a member of the film or television production crew who is responsible for dressing and arranging the sets or locations used in the production
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greensman
/ɡɹˈiːnzmən/
noun
a member of the film or television production crew who is responsible for maintaining and preparing plants, trees, and other vegetation on set
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weapons master
/wˈɛpənz mˈæstɚ/
noun
a member of a film or television production crew who is responsible for acquiring, maintaining, and operating all of the weapons used on set
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charge artist
/tʃˈɑːɹdʒ ˈɑːɹɾɪst/
noun
a member of a theater or film production team responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of the visual concept for sets, props, costumes, and makeup
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costume designer
/kˈɔstuːm dɪzˈaɪnɚ/
noun
someone who designs or supplies costumes (as for a play or masquerade)
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makeup artist
/meɪkʌp ɑːɹɾɪst/
noun
a professional who applies makeup for special occasions, photoshoots, TV/film productions, and fashion events to enhance appearance or create desired looks
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special effects supervisor
/spˈɛʃəl ɪfˈɛkts sˈuːpɚvˌaɪzɚ/
noun
a person responsible for the design, development, and execution of visual and mechanical effects used in movies, TV shows, and other forms of entertainment
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compositor
/kˈɑːmpəsˌɪɾɚ/
noun
a visual effects artist who combines multiple images or video footage to create the final scene, using techniques such as green screen compositing, 3D rendering, and motion graphics
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matte painter
/mˈæt pˈeɪntɚ/
noun
a visual effects artist who creates painted representations of backgrounds, landscapes, or other settings that cannot or are not photographed during live-action filmmaking
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film distributor
/fˈɪlm dɪstɹˈɪbjuːɾɚ/
noun
a company or individual that handles the distribution and marketing of a film to audiences in theaters or other venues, such as streaming services or DVD releases
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animator
/ˈænəˌmeɪtɝ/
noun
a person who creates moving images, such as cartoons, using various techniques and software
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sound designer
/sˈaʊnd dɪzˈaɪnɚ/
noun
a person responsible for designing and creating the overall sound of a film, including sound effects, music, and dialogue
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tragedian
/tɹædʒˈiːdiən/
noun
a playwright who writes tragedies
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projectionist
/pɹədʒˈɛkʃənˌɪst/
noun
the person who operates the projector in a movie house
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dramaturg
/dɹˈæmətʃˌʊɹɡ/
noun
a theater or film professional who researches and analyzes the context of a play or script to ensure its authenticity and provides guidance to the production team
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scenographer
/sɛnˈɑːɡɹəfɚ/
noun
a person who designs and oversees the construction of sets, costumes, lighting, and other visual elements of a theatrical production
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