confirmed script

[kənˈfɜrmd skrɪpt]
nounpl: confirmed scripts
roteiro confirmado
1. A final version of a screenplay or script that has been approved and agreed upon by all relevant parties (director, producers, studio) and is ready for production
The confirmed script was distributed to all cast members two weeks before filming began.
O roteiro confirmado foi distribuído para todos os atores duas semanas antes do início das gravações.
2. In broadcasting and media, a script that has received final authorization and will not undergo substantial changes before airing
Once the confirmed script is locked, no major rewrites are permitted without executive approval.
Uma vez que o roteiro confirmado está fechado, não são permitidas reescritas importantes sem aprovação executiva.
This term is essential in the entertainment industry across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian film and television production, 'roteiro confirmado' indicates the point at which creative discussions are largely concluded and production logistics can be finalized. The concept reflects the hierarchical approval process common in both North American and Brazilian entertainment, where final confirmation typically comes from producers and directors rather than writers.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
final scriptlocked scriptapproved screenplayproduction script
Antonyms / Antônimos
draft scriptpreliminary scriptunconfirmed scriptwork-in-progress script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roteiro confirmado
Standard term used in Brazilian film and television industry
São Paulo
roteiro confirmado
Widely used in São Paulo's entertainment sector
Rio de Janeiro
roteiro confirmado
Common in Rio's media production companies
Portugal
argumento confirmado
Portuguese alternative using 'argumento' instead of 'roteiro'

Related Words

screenplayscript revisionscript approvalproduction scheduleshooting script

Related Idioms & Phrases

locked script
script is locked in
green-light the script
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