Film Industry Terms

noun A person who designs and directs dance performances

• The choreographer meticulously planned each dance move for the ballet performance.
• The choreographer is in charge of teaching us the dance routine for the show.
• The choreographer totally killed it with the dance routine for the music video.
• As a choreographer of life, she carefully orchestrated each moment to create a beautiful story.

noun an item in addition to what is usual or necessary

adjective added to what is already present or available

• I would be happy to provide you with some extra information regarding the project.
• Do you want me to throw in some extra snacks for the road trip?
• I always like to have a little extra cash on me, just in case.
• Her kindness was like an extra layer of warmth on a cold winter day.

noun a brief, brisk motion or gesture

verb to move or propel with a sudden sharp movement

• She used a quick flick of her wrist to turn off the light.
• He gave the bug a flick to get it off his arm.
• I flicked through the channels until I found something good to watch.
• The idea flicked through her mind before she dismissed it.

noun a slang term for a nude photograph or film

• The artist painted a beautiful nudie portrait for the art exhibition.
• I heard there's a new nudie bar opening up downtown.
• Let's watch a nudie movie tonight, it'll be fun.
• The truth was like a nudie, stripped of all its layers and exposed for all to see.

noun A principal female singer in an opera or concert

• The opera company hired a renowned prima donna to star in their upcoming production.
• I heard that the lead actress is a real prima donna backstage.
• She acts like such a prima donna, always demanding special treatment.
• Don't be such a prima donna about sharing the spotlight, we're a team.