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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In the early days of the Tallinn festival, attendees may not have only had their eyes on film screening schedules, panel discussions and social events, like today, but also on things that these days seem reserved for on-screen action. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 Ishizaka has programmed Asian cinema at the festival since 2007, when most submissions were still shot on film. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 After it was completed in 1985, the home was captured on film by the renowned architectural photographer Julius Shulman. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 Famous fictional bad girls continue to shine on film and inspire designer runway moments. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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