Scripty
Scripty is the on-set nickname for the script supervisor — the crew member tracking continuity, noting what was filmed versus scripted, and ensuring footage can be edited coherently.
Shooting Script
A Shooting Script is the final approved screenplay used during principal photography — with scene numbers assigned and revisions distributed on colored paper so all departments track the current version.
Staff Writer
A Staff Writer is the entry-level position in a TV writers’ room — the first step on the structured career ladder from emerging writer to showrunner — participating in story development and script writing.
Subplot
A Subplot is a secondary storyline running alongside the main plot — providing character development, thematic depth, or variety while connecting meaningfully to the central narrative.
Teleplay By
Teleplay By is the television screenplay credit indicating who wrote the script for a specific episode — distinct from Story By when different writers contributed to development and scripting stages.
Written By
Written By is the screenplay credit indicating a writer created both the story and the script — representing complete authorship, distinct from Screenplay By (adaptation) or Teleplay By / Story By (split credits).
Brand Deal
A Brand Deal is a commercial arrangement in which a content creator promotes a brand’s product in exchange for compensation — requiring FTC disclosure and careful evaluation when involving young performers.
Demonetization
Demonetization is the removal of advertising revenue from online content by a platform — typically triggered by algorithm flags for content violating advertiser guidelines, affecting creators’ income without removing the content.
Digital Creator
A Digital Creator produces original content for online platforms — a role that can complement traditional acting work by building public profiles, developing performance skills, and creating direct audience relationships.
For You Page
The For You Page (FYP) is TikTok’s algorithmically curated main feed — serving personalized content to users based on behavior rather than follows, making it the primary mechanism for viral discovery on the platform.