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An ephemeral collection of photos and videos used for time-sensitive film promotions.

A Snapchat Lens is an interactive augmented reality effect that adds 3D objects, characters, or transformations to a user's world in real-time, frequently created by studios to promote films.

A Snapchat geofilter is a location-based graphic overlay used as an experiential marketing tool for film premieres, theatrical releases, and fan events.

A snag-it shot is an unplanned, opportunistic shot captured quickly by the film crew when an unexpected opportunity arises.

The smuggler is a cynical but highly skilled pilot or driver who operates on the fringes of the law, a pragmatist who is inevitably drawn into a conflict that tests their neutrality.

Smoke and mirrors is a colloquial term for the practical effects and cinematic techniques used to create illusions on screen, making the impossible appear real.

A smash cut is an abrupt and often jarring transition from one scene to another, used to create surprise, comedy, or a sudden shift in tone.

The Smart Guy is a character archetype who relies on their intellect, knowledge, and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges.

Eyewear that overlays information or imagery, used for AR storytelling and crew heads-up tools.

A systematic review of blockchain code to identify vulnerabilities and ensure correctness.

A slugline, or scene heading, is an element in a screenplay, written in all caps, that indicates the location and time of day for a new scene.

A slugline, also known as a scene heading, is a formatted line of capitalized text in a screenplay that marks the beginning of a new scene and establishes its location and time.

Over-cranking or optical tricks lengthen real time to heighten drama and perception.

Slow fashion is an approach to clothing production and consumption that values quality, longevity, and traditional craftsmanship over speed and disposability.

A stylistic movement characterized by minimalism, long takes and deliberate pacing.

A Slow Burn Romance is a narrative trope where the development of a romantic relationship between two characters is gradual, filled with tension, and occurs over a long period.

Narrow aperture photography stretches space-time into psychedelic tunnels—immortalised by Kubrick’s star-gate.

A camera slider is a portable device with a rail system that allows a camera to execute short, smooth, and controlled linear movements.

A film that achieves unexpected success long after its initial release.

A slate tape is an adhesive label affixed to a camera's media card that details essential information about the footage recorded on it.

A funding arrangement pooling multiple films to diversify investment risk

A board used to record scene information and aid synchronization in film production.

A slasher film is a horror subgenre defined by a killer who stalks and murders victims in graphic sequences.

Slapstick comedy is a genre of broad, exaggerated physical humor characterized by mock violence, absurd situations, and choreographed mishaps.

A slap mark is a piece of tape quickly placed on the floor as a temporary focus reference for the camera assistant.

Skip rate is the percentage of viewers who click the 'Skip Ad' button on a pre-roll or in-stream video advertisement.

Skip Intro is a streaming feature that allows viewers to bypass opening credits and jump directly into the main content.

The process of binding a 3D model’s mesh to its underlying rig to ensure natural deformation.

A sketch show is a series of short, comedic scenes that has served as a vital training ground for generations of film talent and as a format for feature films.

A short promotional video highlighting a project’s most compelling elements to attract stakeholders and audiences.

A site recce is the pre-production process of visiting, surveying, and assessing potential locations for filming.

The Sinhala New Wave was a pivotal film movement in Sri Lanka during the 1960s and 70s, led by director Lester James Peries, which established a distinct, art-house national cinema.

Capturing an entire scene in a lone camera pass prioritises performance continuity over editorial fragmentation.

A production style employing one camera to shoot scenes with cinematic flexibility.

A Simulcam Supervisor is a visual effects specialist on set who oversees the real-time compositing of live-action actors with pre-rendered CGI elements directly in the camera feed.

Real-time compositing lets crews view live action combined with CG elements during principal photography.

A simplified audio track is a special audio mix designed to make film and television content more accessible for viewers with sensory sensitivities.

"Simping" is internet slang for showing excessive admiration, devotion, or thirst for another person, often a celebrity or fictional character, in a way that is seen as subservient.

Silverstack is the industry-standard macOS software application for on-set data management, used by media professionals to securely offload, verify, organize, and report on digital camera footage.

Now known as AFI DOCS, the Silverdocs Documentary Festival was a prestigious event and filmmaker development program dedicated to showcasing and nurturing non-fiction cinema.