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In structuralist film theory, a paradigm is the 'vertical' set of all possible choices or substitutions for any element in the film, while the 'horizontal' sequence of chosen elements is the syntagm.

A panel talk is a moderated discussion featuring multiple experts sharing diverse perspectives on a topic.

The cinematic portrayal of Eastern cultures through stereotyped Western perspectives.

Blockchain-verified digital garments and accessories sold as non-fungible tokens.

Short cinematic news bulletins shown in theaters before feature films.

A film rating strictly barring viewers under 17 from admission.

A mood board is a visual collage of images, text, and materials used to establish the aesthetic direction for a film or video project.

A single‑channel audio format historically standard in early cinema

A representation test requiring at least one female character with an independent narrative arc.

The Magritte Awards are Belgium’s national film awards, celebrating achievements in Francophone Belgian cinema.

A premise that resists succinct marketing pitches, focusing on nuance over novelty.

Real-time voice chat spaces that enable interactive audio conversations among users.

A Large Language Model (LLM) is a type of artificial intelligence model trained on vast amounts of text data to understand and generate human language.

A keynote address is a featured speech that sets the thematic tone for a conference or festival.

A K-Drama is a television series produced in South Korea, known for its high production values, distinct genres, and often self-contained, single-season narratives.

An Ignite Talk is a rapid presentation format featuring twenty slides that auto‑advance every fifteen seconds.

Hybrid work combines remote and in-office collaboration models within one organization.

A how-to video is a tutorial-style video that provides step-by-step instructions on how to accomplish a specific, practical task, often inspired by films.

The Hong Kong Film Awards recognize the best in Hong Kong cinema annually, showcasing the industry’s dynamism since 1982.

A collective intelligence phenomenon where group consensus guides ideas and actions.

Haptic visuality is a concept in film theory describing a mode of seeing that is more akin to the sense of touch, where the viewer engages with the texture, grain, and surface of an image rather than just its content.

The Great Resignation is a post-pandemic wave of workers leaving jobs en masse.

The Goya Awards are Spain’s national film awards, celebrating excellence in Spanish cinema since 1987.

The Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, are a satirical ceremony honoring the worst films and performances of the year.

Generative AI is a category of artificial intelligence that can generate new and original content, including text, images, code, and music.

In editorial slang, a garbage dump is a temporary timeline or bin where unwanted takes, alt versions and testing assets are stored instead of being deleted outright.

A film classification deemed suitable for all audiences.

A work schedule model reducing the standard five‐day week to four days while maintaining full‐time pay.

Foreshadowing plants subtle hints that anticipate future events, creating cohesion and dramatic tension.

A food vlog is a video that documents a creator's culinary experiences, often involving recreating iconic dishes from movies.

In film-crew slang a flop house is budget accommodation—often a rented apartment or motel block—used to house crew near remote locations.

A fireside chat is an informal conversation between a moderator and a guest, emphasizing candid insights.

Exposition conveys essential story information—who, what, when, where, why—without stalling dramatic momentum.

An explainer video is a short, informative video that breaks down a complex topic, such as a film's ambiguous ending or intricate timeline, into an easily understandable format.

Dolby Digital is a family of audio compression technologies that became the industry standard for delivering multi-channel surround sound in cinemas, on DVDs, and for broadcast television.

A docuseries is a documentary that tells a single, long-form story over the course of multiple episodes, allowing for greater depth and narrative complexity.

Documentary drama blends factual exposition with dramatic reconstruction, straddling truth and storytelling.

A lifestyle where individuals leverage technology to work remotely while traveling the world.

Virtual clothing designed for digital environments, social media, and augmented reality experiences.

The David di Donatello Awards are Italy’s premier film awards, honoring cinematic excellence since 1955.