flyonthewall
Flyonthewall is a term used in media and journalism to describe an observational approach in which events are filmed with minimal direct interference by the filmmakers. The idea is to present footage as if the viewer were a fly on the wall, observing daily life, processes, or interactions in a seemingly candid manner.
The phrase originates from the metaphor of a fly alighting on a wall and quietly observing without
In contemporary media, the term is frequently used to describe reality television and documentary projects that
Beyond its use in description, flyonthewall is also adopted as a brand or company name by media
See also: fly-on-the-wall documentary, observational cinema, cinema verite, reality television.