script review

[/skrɪpt rɪˈvjuː/]
nounpl: script reviews
análise de roteiro
1. A critical examination and evaluation of a written script, typically for film, television, theater, or other media, to assess quality, coherence, dialogue, structure, and feasibility
The producer scheduled a script review before sending the screenplay to the director.
O produtor agendou uma análise de roteiro antes de enviar o roteiro ao diretor.
2. The process of reading and providing feedback on a script by industry professionals such as directors, producers, screenwriters, or script supervisors
During the script review, the team identified several plot holes that needed to be fixed.
Durante a análise de roteiro, a equipe identificou vários furos na trama que precisavam ser corrigidos.
Script review is a standard and essential stage in the production pipeline across American, Brazilian, and European film and television industries. In Brazil, it's a critical step before moving to pre-production. The term is used professionally in screenwriting workshops, production companies, and film schools.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
script assessmentscreenplay evaluationscript analysisscript feedbackscript critique
Antonyms / Antônimos
script approvalscript acceptance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
análise de roteiro
Most common term used in Brazilian film and television industry
Rio de Janeiro
revisão de roteiro
Alternative term frequently used in local production companies
São Paulo
avaliação de roteiro
Preferred in São Paulo's larger production studios
Portugal
revisão de guião
Portuguese uses 'guião' instead of 'roteiro'; common in European productions

Related Words

screenplayscript coveragescript developmentscreenwritingdramatic structurenarrative analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

give a script a thorough review
script review notes
pass script review
fail script review
notes from script review
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