actor/actress
This actor has become the face of a certain character in a franchise. He is known for his singing abilities and has won a primetime Emmy, a Grammy, and 2 Tony awards
Hugh Jackman
"Silly Caucasian girl likes to play with Samurai swords..."
Kill bill: volume 1
Unrealistic protection for a main character, where they survive situations defying logic, reducing suspense and stakes.
Plot armor
They work closely with all departments to ensure the final product matches the story they’re trying to tell.
Director
Satire, exaggerate, pop culture
Parody
This actor is known for being in the tv show euphoria and is the main character in resident evil (2026)
austin abrams
“Fist my bump?”
Project Hail Mary
A false clue or distraction meant to lead the audience or characters away from the truth.
Red Herring
in charge of all non-costume, non-set items used by actors—phones, food, letters, fake money, utensils, and so on
Prop master
futuristic concepts, speculative science, advance technology
Science fiction
This actress has been in many horror movies and is best known for her iconic scream. She has recently been casted for a big movie
Samara Weaving
A group of young men compete in competition with their lives on the line. They must walk 3mph without any breaks and if they fail they get shot on the spot.
The long walk
Humorous or charming initial encounter between romantic leads, setting the stage for their relationship.
Meet Cute
They organize auditions, offer suggestions based on script needs, and often shape how characters are ultimately perceived.
Casting director
brief, self-contained scenes
Sketch Comedy
This actress has been in multiple hit TV shows and was in the movie ‘Bottoms’. She is a voice actor in inside out 2 and big mouth.
Ayo Edebiri
A young Italian American boy is caught between his hard working father and his mob boss mentor. He also has to battle his love for a black girl during a time where their communities are battling
A Bronx tale
Object or goal driving the plot and motivating characters, but its specific nature is less important than its pursuit.
MacGuffin
specializes in advanced techniques like prosthetics, scars, aging effects, and injury simulation.
Special effects make-up artist
blend real historical events, places, or figures with imaginative elements
Historical fiction
This actress has been in a long running tv show that has been going on since 1999. She has won 4 primetime Emmy awards and a golden globe
Mariska Hargitay
"In death, there are no accidents, no coincidences, no mishaps, and no escapes."
Final destination
A word, phrase, or motif that's repeated throughout the narrative tied to a character's development. The changing use of the word(s) reveals their growth.
Arc words
manages the day-to-day operations of the production. They oversee budgeting, crew hiring, cost tracking, union compliance, insurance, and high-level logistics.
Line producer
dark, cynical storytelling, futuristic
Tech noir