postproduction

noun

post·​pro·​duc·​tion ˌpōs(t)-prə-ˈdək-shən 

ˈpōs(t)-prə-ˌdək-, 

-prō-

: the period following filming or taping in which a movie or television show is readied for public presentation

Examples of postproduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The bill, carried by state Assemblymember Nick Schultz, rewards productions that locate their postproduction work in the state. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, Neon and FilmNation will cover healthcare by paying into the MPI Non-Affiliate Agreement for a period prior to principal photography, during shooting and for select weeks of postproduction. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Skywalker Ranch, in addition to serving as Lucasfilm’s audio postproduction and sound facility, is also a working Wagyu cattle farm. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent developments around efforts to shift production back to the heart of Hollywood have involved a 35% incentive for postproduction to move to the Golden State. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for postproduction

• coproduction
• deconstruction
• introduction
• liposuction
• misconstruction
• preconstruction
• preproduction
• reconstruction
• reproduction
• abduction
• adduction
• conduction