Experimental Project Agreement
The SAG-AFTRA Experimental Project Agreement covers performers in non-traditional formats such as VR, AR, and avant-garde films, ensuring fair pay and creative flexibility.
EXT. (Exterior)
EXT. (Exterior) is a screenwriting abbreviation used to indicate that a scene takes place outdoors, helping crews prepare for the challenges of shooting in open settings.
Extras
Extras are background actors who appear in non-speaking roles, helping to create a realistic setting in films, TV shows, or commercials.
Extreme Close-Up (ECU)
An extreme close-up (ECU) is a shot that tightly frames a subject, focusing on a specific detail, such as an actor’s eyes or a significant object, to emphasize emotion or tension.
Eye Line
Eye line refers to the direction an actor looks during a shot, helping to establish spatial relationships between characters and ensuring visual continuity in a scene.
Fade In
Fade In is a film editing technique where a scene gradually appears from darkness, often used to start films or transition between scenes.
Fade Out
Fade Out is a film editing technique where a scene gradually disappears into darkness, often used at the end of scenes or films.
Feature
A feature is a full-length film, typically over 40 minutes, intended for commercial release and distribution, often screened in theaters or film festivals.
Feature Film
A feature film is a full-length movie, typically over 40 minutes in duration, that serves as the main attraction in theaters or on streaming platforms.
Featured Extra
A featured extra is a background actor with more screen time or prominence compared to other extras, often positioned closer to the main actors.