preproduction

noun

pre·pro·duc·tion ˌprē-prə-ˈdək-shən

-prō-

variants or less commonly pre-production

: the process of planning or designing something (such as a product or film) prior to production

test-driving cars in preproduction

visited possible filming sites during preproduction

—often used before another noun

a preproduction prototype

preproduction meetings with the director

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First announced in preproduction six years ago, Unstoppable would have to wait through the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns before moving forward in 2023 with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's Artists Equity producing, and Oscar-winning editor William Goldenberg (Argo) making his directorial debut. —

EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024 But while 3-D printing’s up-front preproduction costs can be lower than that of traditional processes, individual parts cost substantially more when made in this way. —

Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024 Levinson is currently in preproduction on his next film, Assassination. —

Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024 Canadian director Dyck is in preproduction on Casket Girls starring Gabrielle Union with QC Entertainment financing. —

Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preproduction