screenplay

[/ˈskriːnpleɪ/]
nounpl: screenplays
roteiro
1. a written script for a film or television production, containing dialogue, action descriptions, and technical directions
The screenplay for that movie won several awards.
O roteiro daquele filme ganhou vários prêmios.
2. the art or craft of writing scripts for visual media
She studied screenplay writing at film school.
Ela estudou escrita de roteiro na escola de cinema.
In Brazilian cinema, 'roteiro' is the standard industry term used by screenwriters (roteiristas) and is integral to the filmmaking process. The screenplay is considered a crucial artistic and technical document in both Brazilian and American film industries. In Portugal, terms vary between 'argumento' (more literary) and 'guião' (more technical/industrial).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
scriptscenarioshooting scriptfilm script

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
roteiro
most common term used in Brazilian film industry
Rio de Janeiro
roteiro
standard usage in Cinelândia film circles
São Paulo
roteiro
standard usage in São Paulo's growing film production
Portugal
argumento or guião
Portuguese uses 'argumento' (plot/storyline) or 'guião' (script) more frequently

Related Words

screenwritercinematographydirectorproductionadaptationdialogue

Related Idioms & Phrases

to write a screenplay
to develop a screenplay
to adapt a screenplay
from page to screen
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