on film

phrase

: in the form of a movie or video
The accident was captured on film.
seeing the works of Shakespeare on film

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Wright appeared frequently on film and television throughout his career. Brent Lang, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2026 Growing up on film sets with her father, Julie soon followed in her father’s footsteps and became a filmmaker in her own right. Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 The campaign was shot on film by British photographer and director Mel Bles, with cinematography by João de Botelho and set design by Spencer Vrooman. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026 But Sean Hepburn Ferrer thinks Lily Collins’ portrayal of his mom on film could be something special. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on film

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“On film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20film. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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