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Theater, film & movies are all art forms that tell stories through performance. Differences between Theater, film & movies: Theater is a live performance, while film is recorded and can be viewed repeatedly.
Theater
- A live performance art form that has been around since ancient Greece
- A building or space where a performance is given to an audience
- The word “theater” comes from the Greek word theatron, which means “a place of seeing”
- The study of theater includes acting techniques, costume design, and stage management
Film
- Also known as cinema, film is a recorded art form that has been around for a little over a century
- The study of film includes production techniques, such as screenwriting and digital video design
- A theatrical film is a movie made to be shown in a theater, as opposed to a made-for-television film
Movies
- A term used in North America to refer to films
- The term “movie” is a shortened form of “moving picture”