Method Acting
Method acting is a technique where actors immerse themselves in their characters by drawing on personal emotions and experiences to deliver authentic performances.
Micro-Budget Agreement
The SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Agreement is for films with budgets under $20,000, offering maximum flexibility for small indie productions and student films.
Moderate Low Budget Agreement
The SAG-AFTRA Moderate Low Budget Agreement covers films with budgets between $300,000 and $700,000, offering higher pay rates and protections for indie productions.
Monetization
Monetization refers to the process of generating revenue from films, TV shows, or digital content through methods like ads, ticket sales, and subscriptions.
Monologue
A monologue is a long speech by a character in a play, film, or TV show that reveals their inner thoughts, motivations, or emotions.
Montage
A montage is a filmmaking technique where quick-cut scenes are edited together to show the passage of time, summarize events, or highlight a theme.
Mood Board
A mood board is a visual collage used to convey the desired look, feel, and tone of a film, TV show, or commercial during pre-production.
Morality Clause
A morality clause is a contract provision that allows a company to terminate the agreement if the other party engages in immoral or damaging behavior.
MOS
MOS refers to shooting a scene without recording sound, often used for visual sequences where sound can be added later during post-production.
Motif
A motif is a recurring element, theme, or symbol in a film or TV show that has symbolic or thematic significance, reinforcing the story’s central themes.