The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to film: Film refers to motion pictures as individual projects and to the field in general. The name came from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures.

What type of thing is film?

Film can be described as all of the following:

Other names for film

Essence of film

Cinematic genres

Film genre

By setting

By mood

By format

By production type

By length

By age

By audience reception

Other genres

Cinema by region

History of film

History of film

General film concepts

Film theory

Film formats

Films

Films by genre

Films by origin

Films by setting location

Films by cost

Films by success

Films by movement

Film companies

Film studios

Major film studios

Majors (Big Five)

Others

Awards and festivals

Professions related to films (Film crew)

Above the line

Below the line

Pre-production

Production design

Photography

Sound design

Special effect

s

Animation

Talent

Post-production

Other

Notable people from the film industry

Film theorists and critics

Famous film producers

Notable film producers

Notable directors

Famous actors

Notable actors