unproduced
Americanadjective
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not created, made, or brought forth.
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(of drama, film, etc.) not yet presented, performed, or made public.
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Informal. (of music, drama, film, etc.) lacking professional production.
Example Sentences
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After it topped the Black List of industry-favorite unproduced screenplays over a decade ago, the film entered production in 2013 before falling apart and sitting in purgatory for years after.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2025
After college, Mr. Camp dabbled in advertising at the Houston office of McCann Erickson and then at Norsworthy‐Mercer, an agency in Dallas, while writing unproduced sitcom scripts on the side.
From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2024
Some 22 judges on the Brit List - made up of top industry executives and designed to showcase emerging screenwriting talent - recently recommended Super Gran, resulting in it topping 2023's pick of unproduced scripts.
From BBC • Nov. 12, 2023
Not every screenplay that makes the Black List, the annual tally of unproduced film scripts most liked by industry insiders, is going to be a gem.
From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2023
Any tittle-tattle was admitted, and postmen and servants were allowed to swear as to the directions on unproduced documents alleged to have been addressed to me.
From Prisoner for Blasphemy by Foote, G. W. (George William)
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