AN A-Z OF SCOTTISH FILM

Development Executive:
An office junior who never gets fired.

Digitizing
Giving the finger.

Deal Memo:
A reminder to go to McDonalds.

Dolly:
Quick to move; scantily-clad lassie dishing out flyers in Renfield Street.

DoP:
Sociable type never seen without camera operator, focus puller, clapper loader, trainee, gaffer, four sparks, grips plus one, or two, rigger, genny op, genny driver, etc...

DVD:
VHS killer, usually purchased for a fiver at the Barras.

Director:
TV: a trainee researcher. Film: someone who can't get work in TV.

DV movies:
Method of low-budget filmmaking borrowed from porn.

Deliverables:
Pizza, two burgers and chips, bottle of Tango.

Dyslexic:
Excuse for not reading the script; see Actor.

Deferral:
Standard method of payment for above-the-line talent.

Double Dipping:
Dealing with two rich pricks at the same time.

To be continued...