on film
idiom
: 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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Their most successful plays are on film.
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Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Printz began his entertainment career as a Directors Guild of America trainee before advancing to second and first assistant director on film and television productions.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
The depiction of vampires on film has run the gamut from creepy classics like Nosferatu (1922) to moody gothic romance like Nosferatu (2024), and this Swedish horror drama has a little something for everyone.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
As Hollywood continues to reflect on her legacy, she is being remembered not only as one of comedy’s greats, but as a rare presence whose artistry and humanity left an indelible mark on film and television.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
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Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
Printz began his entertainment career as a Directors Guild of America trainee before advancing to second and first assistant director on film and television productions.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
The depiction of vampires on film has run the gamut from creepy classics like Nosferatu (1922) to moody gothic romance like Nosferatu (2024), and this Swedish horror drama has a little something for everyone.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
As Hollywood continues to reflect on her legacy, she is being remembered not only as one of comedy’s greats, but as a rare presence whose artistry and humanity left an indelible mark on film and television.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2026
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“On film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20film. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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