draft script

[/drɑːft skrɪpt/]
nounpl: draft scripts
roteiro preliminar
1. An early version of a screenplay or script that is subject to revision and editing before final production
The director reviewed the draft script and suggested several changes to the dialogue.
O diretor revisou o roteiro preliminar e sugeriu várias mudanças no diálogo.
2. A preliminary written version of a theatrical, film, or television production that may undergo significant modifications
We received the first draft script last week and will provide feedback by Friday.
Recebemos o primeiro roteiro preliminar na semana passada e forneceremos feedback até sexta-feira.
3. An incomplete or rough version of a script used for table reads and initial rehearsals
The actors performed the draft script during the table read to identify pacing issues.
Os atores performaram o roteiro preliminar durante a leitura de mesa para identificar problemas de ritmo.
In both American and Brazilian film industries, the draft script is a crucial phase in production development. Brazilian productions often have multiple revision rounds due to collaborative creative processes, while Hollywood studios typically use numbered drafts (1st draft, 2nd draft, etc.) to track changes. The draft phase is considered integral to quality control before filming begins.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
screenplay draftpreliminary scriptrough draftworking scriptscript draft
Antonyms / Antônimos
final scriptshooting scriptproduction script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roteiro preliminar
Standard term used in Brazilian film and television industry
São Paulo
roteiro de trabalho
Alternative term emphasizing the working nature of the document
Rio de Janeiro
primeiro rascunho
More colloquial, emphasizing the draft/sketch nature
Portugal
roteiro preliminar
Same terminology as Brazil, though less common in smaller productions

Related Words

screenplayscript revisionrewritedialogueproductiondirector

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the drawing board
red-lined draft
pass on a draft
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