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Worldbuilding is the creative process of constructing a detailed, consistent, and immersive fictional universe, or Story World, for a narrative.
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68 entries in the Movie Wiki begin with W, listed alphabetically with a one-line definition each. Open any of them for the full explanation.
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Definitions of Film Terms Starting With W
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Industry
Wrap and Straps is film set slang for the process of packing up all equipment at the end of the shooting day, culminating in securing the gear in the trucks with ratchet straps.
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Industry
A wrap party is a celebratory event held after principal photography on a film is completed to thank the cast and crew for their work.
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Filmmaking
A Wrist Slate is a miniature, wearable clapperboard designed for shooting environments where a traditional, full-sized slate is impractical, such as in documentary filmmaking or tight spaces.
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Industry
A writer's room is the collaborative and dynamic environment, primarily in television, where a team of writers works under a head writer (the showrunner) to develop and write a series.
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Industry
Writers Guild of America Awards
The Writers Guild of America Awards are annual accolades that honor outstanding achievements in writing for film, television, radio, and video games.
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Industry
A writers' assistant is a support role in a television writers' room responsible for taking detailed notes during story development sessions.
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