behind-the-scenes
[bɪˈhaɪnd ðə ˈsiːnz]
adjective/adverb
nos bastidores
1. happening or done out of public view; secret or hidden from the audience
The documentary shows behind-the-scenes footage of the movie production.
O documentário mostra cenas dos bastidores da produção do filme.
2. relating to the private or confidential aspects of an organization or event
Behind-the-scenes negotiations led to the agreement.
Negociações nos bastidores levaram ao acordo.
3. the hidden work or effort that supports a visible result or performance
The behind-the-scenes work of the crew made the concert a success.
O trabalho nos bastidores da equipe tornou o concerto um sucesso.
In Brazilian media and entertainment industry, 'nos bastidores' is the standard expression used in interviews, documentaries, and articles. In American English, the phrase became particularly popular with the rise of reality TV and making-of documentaries in the 2000s. It emphasizes transparency and 'insider' access to normally hidden processes.
NYC Slang
on the low / on the DL / off-camera
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