Glossary of Film Terms

We created the Glossary of Film Terms to assist educators, learners and viewers in discussing aspects of a film with knowledge and accuracy. This resource is useful for Film History, Film Literacy and Film Studies classes. It pairs well with all of our film guides, especially those with media literacy lessons. We particularly recommend combining the glossary with these Journeys in Film curriculum guides: Big Sonia, The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, He Named Me Malala, Hidden Figures, Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, The Post, and Schindler’s List. Links to these film guides follow below.