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preview screening; advance showing; press screening
A screening of a film held before its official release, typically for critics, media, and invited guests. Also includes public preview events held as promotional activities.
試写会に招待された。
I was invited to a preview screening.
新作映画の試写会に当選した。
I won tickets to the preview screening of the new movie.
試写会では主演俳優の舞台挨拶もあり、会場は大いに盛り上がった。
The preview screening also featured a stage greeting from the lead actor, and the venue was very lively.
A common term in the Japanese entertainment industry. Preview screenings serve both as promotional events and as a way for critics to review films before release.
FORMATION:
試写 (test screening) + 会 (event, gathering)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 試写会に招待する: to invite to a preview screening
- 試写会に当選する: to win a spot at a preview screening
- 試写会に応募する: to apply for a preview screening
- マスコミ試写: press screening
- 完成試写会: completion preview (screening of the finished film)
CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japan, many preview screenings are open to the general public through lotteries or magazine/website promotions. Winning (当選) a spot is a popular way to see anticipated films early. These events often include 舞台挨拶 (stage greetings) by the cast.