Auteur
An auteur is a filmmaker with a distinctive and personal creative vision, exerting control over all aspects of their films.
Avail
Avail is a term indicating that an actor or crew member is available for a job but has not yet been officially booked for the role or project.
Availability Check
An availability check is a request made by casting directors to confirm whether an actor can commit to a project during specific dates.
Award Season
Award season refers to the time of year when major entertainment industry awards are held, recognizing achievements in film, television, music, and theater.
Axis of Action
The axis of action is an imaginary line in filmmaking that helps maintain spatial continuity by keeping cameras on one side of the scene.
B-Roll
B-Roll refers to supplemental footage that is intercut with the main footage to provide context or illustrate a point.
Baby Writer
A baby writer is a term for a new or inexperienced writer in a writer’s room, often working on entry-level tasks like script revisions.
Back to One
Back to One is a direction on set that instructs actors and crew to return to their starting positions for another take.
Back-End Deal
A back-end deal allows actors or directors to earn a percentage of a project’s profits rather than receiving an upfront salary.
Backdoor Pilot
A backdoor pilot is an episode of an existing show used to test characters or storylines for a potential spin-off series.