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limited screening

[ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈskriːnɪŋ]
nounpl: limited screenings
exibição limitada
1. A theatrical or film release distributed to a restricted number of cinemas, typically fewer than 1,000 theaters, rather than a wide release
The independent film had a limited screening in only 50 theaters across the country.
O filme independente teve uma exibição limitada em apenas 50 cinemas em todo o país.
2. A medical or diagnostic procedure made available to a restricted population or geographic area
The health department conducted a limited screening for the disease in high-risk neighborhoods.
O departamento de saúde realizou uma exibição limitada para a doença nos bairros de alto risco.
Synonyms
restricted releaselimited releaseart house releaseplatform release
Antonyms
wide releasegeneral releasenationwide releaseunlimited screening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exibição limitada
Standard term used in Brazilian cinema industry
São Paulo
exibição limitada / lançamento restrito
Common in São Paulo film distribution discussions
Portugal
exibição limitada
Standard European Portuguese term for cinema releases

Related Idioms & Phrases

limited theatrical run
platform release strategy
art house circuit
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