Film & TV Crossword — 4 September 2026

Across

1. 6. Short scene or episode in a film or series. (8)
2. 8. Character standing in opposition to the hero in a story. (10)
3. 9. Concept used in film production to structure a narrative. (9)
4. 11. Cinematic style focusing on everyday life and social issues. (7)
5. 13. Collection of historical films or TV shows (7)
6. 14. Setting for the film 'The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz'. (8)
7. 18. A film that achieves great commercial success. (11)
8. 20. The main sequence of events in a narrative (8)
9. 21. Editing technique used for narrative flow in films and TV shows. (10)
10. 22. Selecting actors for film or television roles. (7)
11. 23. Setting behind actors in a scene or stage production. (8)

Down

1. 1. Oscar-winning 2002 film based on a book by Susan Orlean (10)
2. 2. Type of structure often seen in films and novels. (9)
3. 3. Setting for many scenes in art-focused films (7)
4. 4. Key element in cinema that can mean a full-length film. (7)
5. 5. What characters exchange in a dramatic scene (8)
6. 7. Event to preview a film before its public release (9)
7. 10. Relating to the art of motion pictures and their storytelling (9)
8. 12. Screening of a film in a cinema or theatre setting. (10)
9. 15. Film genre often featuring laughter and humour. (6)
10. 16. Items used to enhance a scene in filmmaking (5)
11. 17. A revelation that ruins a plot twist in a film. (7)
12. 19. 2015 film about a historical figure's legal battles (8)
13. 19. Genre of film often exploring real-life events and issues. (11)