The Comprehensive Dictionary of Cinema
The ULTIMATE reference book for academics, cinephiles, and industry pros alike.
At home, in film schools, on grip trucks, or in the offices of studio execs—wherever your story unfolds, your copy will hit its mark.
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The authoritative film guide—never feel like an extra in the conversation.
Take the lead’s dialogue instead. Unlike one-dimensional glossaries, Cinematicalism’s dictionary blends insights from academics, cinephiles, and industry pros. Examining cinema through technical, scholarly, professional, and creative lenses—A must-own from Auteur Theory to Zolly Shot.
The ultimate cinephile flex—your bookshelf’s next HERO prop.
Make sure your film knowledge gets featured with this finely crafted, beautifully designed dictionary. A conversation starter that belongs in every cinephile’s home, office, work truck, or book bag— inspiring eye pans, head tilts, and film discussions, no matter the set it’s dressed in.
By Industry Pros. For the Whole Call Sheet & Community.
Authors Kory Orban & Chrissy Mozylisky built their careers in Vancouver’s film & TV industry, working across indie shorts, local festivals, commercial advertisement, Marvel blockbusters, and Emmy-winning prestige TV. Their love for cinema led to the founding of Cinematicalism—an emerging film-related media brand exploring film’s craft and culture. This dictionary marks its next evolution—a first step toward monetization that will fuel Cinematicalism’s growth in service of the medium and the industry. Shaped by pros, the film-loving community, and YOU!
Don’t get tangled up in mumbo jumbo—film terms, framed and in focus without years of study & experience.
Cinema is full of jargon. Cinematicalism's dictionary makes it clear. Whether you're a freshman on Day 1 of class, a passionate cinephile, a newbie to the biz, or a vet needing interdepartmental translations—nail your lines and sound like you belong.
CUT TO: A dystopian future. Cinema’s language fades.
CLOSE ON: A hero emerges.
Film stock deteriorates, streamers drop our favorites, the library of Alexandria burned. An unpredictable world benefits from analogue copies and backups. Be the archivist cinema needs right now—preserve film knowledge and safeguard this comprehensive dictionary in your home collection.
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