on film
idiom
: in the form of a movie or video
The accident was captured on film.
seeing the works of Shakespeare on film
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Capturing his friendship with Clarence Avant on film in THE BLACK GODFATHER documentary was everything to me.
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
In the city of Santa Clarita, with a rich history built on film production, the historical Sable Ranch is currently up for sale due to the economy.
—Kristen Lopez, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
In the meantime, Grand Illusion is still in operation, screening work on film and in 4K DCP.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
By Charles Pulliam-Moore, a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
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Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
In the city of Santa Clarita, with a rich history built on film production, the historical Sable Ranch is currently up for sale due to the economy.
—Kristen Lopez, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
In the meantime, Grand Illusion is still in operation, screening work on film and in 4K DCP.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 27 Oct. 2024
By Charles Pulliam-Moore, a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for on film
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“On film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20film. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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