theatrefilm
Theatrefilm is a term used to describe works that bridge theatre and cinema, either by adapting live theatre for film or by creating cinematic works that adopt theatrical forms and aesthetics. In practice, the term covers two broad strands: filmed theatre, where a stage production is recorded on film for distribution to cinemas, television, or streaming; and theatre-inspired cinema, in which directors apply stagecraft, performance intensity, and spatial design associated with live theatre within a film medium.
Filmed theatre productions often preserve the blocking, lighting, and performance style of the stage, while using
Theatre-inspired cinema includes adaptations of plays into film, and original films that structure narrative and space
Origins and usage: while hybrid approaches have existed since the early days of cinema, the term gained
Related concepts include filmed theatre, live cinema broadcasts of theatre, and film adaptations of stage plays.