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Fast Motion
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: Skip Frame. A shot in which time appears to move more quickly than normal. The process is commonly achieved by either deleting select frames (called "skip frames") or by undercranking. ...
Feature Film
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: Feature. A movie at least 40-45 minutes (2 reels) long intended for theatrical release. Contrast with short subject.
Feature Presentation
Entertainment; Movies
Also Known As: Main Attraction. The main or advertised movie during a screening. See also: double bill, trailer, supporting feature.
Featured Background
Entertainment; Movies
A term used to describe the perfomers who are placed in prominent positions in the background of the major action of a scene.
Femme Fatale
Entertainment; Movies
Literally: "Deadly Lady"; a slang term used to describe a character in a movie.
Festival
Entertainment; Movies
An event at which films can often premiere. Festivals can be used as by studios to show their wares and sell rights to distributors, or to officially mark a movie's release so as to make it eligible ...
Film Buyer
Entertainment; Movies
A person who arranges to purchase films from an distributor on behalf of an exhibitor.