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Key Filmmakers Vocabulary - Sofia Coppola

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Key Filmmakers Vocabulary
born
born
[Adjective]

brought to this world through birth

Ex: Sarah was born on a warm summer morning, bringing joy and happiness to her family. 
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New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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May
May
[noun]

the fifth month of the year, after April and before June

Ex: Many flowers bloom in May, such as tulips and daisies. 
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talented
talented
[Adjective]

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

Ex: She is a talented dancer, known for her grace and precision on stage. 
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American
American
[Adjective]

relating to the United States or its people

Ex: American football is a popular sport in the United States. 
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writer
writer
[noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: He's a writer who focuses on science fiction. 
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actress
actress
[noun]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

Ex: I saw a famous actress at the shopping mall today. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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Hollywood
Hollywood
[noun]

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

Ex: Hollywood has a significant influence on global culture. 
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especially
especially
[Adverb]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

Ex: She loves outdoor activities, especially hiking in the mountains. 
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to grow up

to change from being a child into an adult little by little

Ex: Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up. 
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film
film
[noun]

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

Ex: The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end. 
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to act
to act
[Verb]

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

Ex: In the movie, the talented actress will act as a determined detective solving a complex case. 
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to discover

to find out about or realize the existence, presence, or fact of something

Ex: After trying painting, he discovered a hidden talent for art. 
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behind
behind
[Adverb]

at the rear, far side, or back side of something

Ex: She looked behind and saw her friends waving goodbye. 
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camera
camera
[noun]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

Ex: He borrowed his friend's camera to document the event. 
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to direct
to direct
[Verb]

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: During rehearsals, the director focused on directing the actors' movements and expressions to convey the intended emotions. 
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teenage
teenage
[Adjective]

having the age of thirteen to nineteen

Ex: She is enjoying her teenage years, filled with new experiences and friendships. 
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sister
sister
[noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: My dad has two sisters, both of whom are older than him. 
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to show
to show
[Verb]

to make something like a quality, characteristic, or emotion apparent

Ex: He showed interest in learning about different cultures 
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to feel
to feel
[Verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex: After watching the emotional movie, he felt sad for hours. 
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lonely
lonely
[Adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: She felt lonely after moving to a new city where she knew no one. 
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Tokyo
Tokyo
[noun]

the capital city of Japan, best known for its advanced technology, fashion, food, and entertainment

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Academy Award

an annual award given to the best director, movie, actor, etc. by the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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to nominate

to assign or designate someone to a particular position or responsibility

Ex: The committee decided to nominate a candidate for the prestigious award. 
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pressure
pressure
[noun]

the use of influence or demands to persuade or force someone to do something

Ex: The company faced pressure from investors to improve its performance. 
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path
path
[noun]

the way or direction something or someone moves along

Ex: The delivery truck parked in the narrow alley, blocking the path of the pedestrians. 
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to earn
to earn
[Verb]

to receive something one deserves as a result of something one has done or the qualities one possesses

Ex: By consistently delivering outstanding performance, she earned a promotion at work. 
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praise
praise
[noun]

an expression of approval, admiration, or commendation

Ex: The teacher received praise for her innovative lessons. 
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inspiration

a person, idea, or thing that motivates or influences someone positively

Ex: Her hard work was an inspiration to the whole team. 
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