preliminary script
[prɪˈlɪmɪneri skrɪpt]
nounpl: preliminary scripts
roteiro preliminar
1. An initial or draft version of a screenplay or script prepared before the final version, often used for planning, development, or early readings
The director reviewed the preliminary script before scheduling auditions.
O diretor analisou o roteiro preliminar antes de agendar as audições.
2. A rough outline or first draft of dialogue and scene descriptions used in film, television, or theater production
The preliminary script was circulated among the producers for initial feedback.
O roteiro preliminar foi distribuído entre os produtores para feedback inicial.
In Brazilian film and television industry, the preliminary script stage is crucial for gathering feedback from producers, directors, and network executives. It's a common practice to have multiple rounds of preliminary scripts before reaching the shooting script phase. The term 'roteiro preliminar' is widely understood in professional film production circles in Brazil.
Related Idioms & Phrases
back to the drawing board (when a preliminary script is rejected)
work in progress (describing the preliminary script stage)
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