completed screenplay

[kəmˈpliːtɪd ˈskriːnpleɪ]
nounpl: completed screenplays
roteiro completo
1. A fully written and finished script for a film or television production, ready for production or submission
The director received a completed screenplay from the screenwriter last week.
O diretor recebeu um roteiro completo do roteirista na semana passada.
2. A script that has gone through all stages of development and revision and is in final form
Before filming can begin, we need a completed screenplay approved by the studio.
Antes de começar a filmar, precisamos de um roteiro completo aprovado pelo estúdio.
In both Brazilian and American film industries, a 'completed screenplay' represents a crucial milestone in film development. In Hollywood, this stage typically precedes studio greenlight decisions. In Brazilian cinema, completing a screenplay is essential for securing funding from organizations like ANCINE (Agência Nacional do Cinema). The term is widely recognized among screenwriters, producers, and directors as indicating the script is ready for budget planning and casting.
NYC Slang
finished script or locked script
Synonyms / Sinônimos
finished screenplayfinal screenplaypolished screenplayready screenplayproduction-ready screenplay
Antonyms / Antônimos
draft screenplayincomplete screenplaywork-in-progress screenplayunfinished screenplay

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roteiro completo
Standard term used throughout Brazil in film and television industry
São Paulo
roteiro finalizado
Alternative commonly used in major film production centers
Rio de Janeiro
roteiro pronto
Informal variant used in local film circles
Portugal
argumento completo
Portuguese Portuguese uses 'argumento' instead of 'roteiro' for screenplay

Related Words

screenwriterscriptfilm productionscreenplay developmentscript revisioncinematography

Related Idioms & Phrases

ready to roll
locked and loaded
in the can
ready for production
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