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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Though industry outsiders might associate the Teamsters more with 18-wheelers than star trailers, the organization’s members are an inescapable presence on film and TV sets.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
These days, Cox has a much quieter experience on film sets, where silence is golden.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 7 July 2025
In interviews, he’s been transparent about his desire to shift focus to acting and producing, with an emphasis on film in particular.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 June 2025
Wisconsin wing John Tonje Super impressive on film and equally as impressive in person.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
These days, Cox has a much quieter experience on film sets, where silence is golden.
—Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 7 July 2025
In interviews, he’s been transparent about his desire to shift focus to acting and producing, with an emphasis on film in particular.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 June 2025
Wisconsin wing John Tonje Super impressive on film and equally as impressive in person.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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“On film.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20film. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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