Glossary
Land AcknowledgemenT
A Land Acknowledgement is a formal statement that recognizes and respects Indigenous Peoples as traditional stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories. They can be presented verbally or visually: think signage, short theatre presentations or simple spoken-word greetings. (47)(48)
Leading Role
The actor appears in most scenes in a role that is central to the story and without which the film would not exist. His/her name is often in the on-screen credits at the beginning of the film, in addition to appearing in the complete end credits. (10) (11)
LGBTQIA+
Acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual. An umbrella term to refer to the community as a whole and intentionally includes “QIA” to raise awareness of Queer, Intersex, and Asexual communities. (49)
Citations
11. Acting Tips: Defining acting roles on your résumé
47. Land Acknowledgement: Native American and Indigenous Initiatives
48. What are land acknowledgements and why do they matter? | locallove
49. LGBTQIA Resource Center Glossary
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