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General Movie Terms Starting With P

The general movie terms that begin with P, in alphabetical order.

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Definitions of General Movie Terms Starting With P

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  • Panel Talk

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

  • Paradigm

    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.

  • PechaKucha

    PechaKucha is a presentation format of twenty slides shown for twenty seconds each to encourage concise storytelling.

  • Performance Art

    A live, often ephemeral art form prioritizing action and presence over permanent objects.

  • PG

    A film classification advising parental guidance for some material.

  • PG-13

    A film rating indicating some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

  • Phenomenology of Film

    Film phenomenology is a branch of film theory focused on the direct, embodied, and conscious experience of the spectator, analyzing how a film is perceived and felt rather than how it is interpreted.

  • PLF

    PLF—Premium Large Format—is an umbrella term for branded big-screen, big-sound auditoriums that command higher ticket prices.

  • Pop Quiz

    A spontaneous trivia challenge designed to test viewers’ knowledge of film facts and history.

  • Public Domain

    Material not protected by copyright, free for public use and adaptation.

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