draft screenplay
[/drɑːft ˈskriːnpleɪ/]
nounpl: draft screenplays
roteiro em rascunho
1. An early, preliminary version of a screenplay that is subject to revisions and changes before final production
The director received the draft screenplay and requested several major revisions before filming could begin.
O diretor recebeu o roteiro em rascunho e solicitou várias revisões importantes antes de o filme começar a ser filmado.
2. A written work in film or television production that outlines scenes, dialogue, and action but may not be in final form
She spent three months working on the draft screenplay, knowing it would go through multiple rounds of editing.
Ela passou três meses trabalhando no roteiro em rascunho, sabendo que passaria por várias rodadas de edição.
In both Brazilian and American film industries, draft screenplays are a normal part of the creative process. The term reflects the collaborative and iterative nature of filmmaking, where multiple revisions are expected and valued. In Brazil, screenwriters often submit draft screenplays to production companies and directors as part of development deals, and feedback loops are considered essential to the craft.
NYC Slang
rough cut of a script, work-in-progress script
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