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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Davidson’s new company will specialize in event management and logistic with a focus on film, TV and tech festivals and markets. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 Then there is Reed Harris, whom McDonald called one of the best players he’s seen on film this season. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Bell’s first meeting with him is captured on film, in Amanda Micheli’s documentary Double Dare, a portrait of Bell and legendary stuntwoman Jeannie Epper, the double to Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 The Hollywood Reporter noted that the Idol flight came after Newsom signed a bill last year that increased the cap on film and TV tax credit incentives from $330 million to $750 million a year. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Sep. 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 Sep. 2026.

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