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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

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Also Known As: Feature. A movie at least 40-45 minutes (2 reels) long intended for theatrical release. Contrast with short subject.

Feature Presentation

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Also Known As: Main Attraction. The main or advertised movie during a screening. See also: double bill, trailer, supporting feature.

Featured Background

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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

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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 ...