Dramaturg

English translation: Script editor

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Czech term or phrase:Dramaturg
English translation:Script editor
Entered by: Petr Kedzior

18:25 Mar 21, 2016
Czech to English translations [PRO]
Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama / TV
Czech term or phrase: Dramaturg
Dramaturg je pracovník zabývající se přípravnou uměleckou činností zvanou dramaturgie. Jedná se o literárního či hudebního odborníka, pracovníka v divadle, rozhlasu, televizi apod., který je pověřen výběrem a sestavováním repertoáru. Repertoár bývá dramaturgy sestavován často s velkým časovým předstihem leckdy i na mnoho let dopředu. Ve filmu se jedná o odpovědného pracovníka za literární přípravu filmu a sestavení dramaturgického plánu.

Slovník samozřejmě nabízí "dramaturgist", ale to mi připadá jako typická Czenglish
Petr Kedzior
Czech Republic
Local time: 13:39
Script editor
Explanation:
"A script editor is a member of the production team of scripted television programmes, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, ensuring that scripts are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the writer at each draft of their script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of their work, suggesting improvements that can be made whilst also ensuring that practical issues like show continuity and correct running time are adhered to. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full-time members of the production team, working closely with the producer."
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Elizabeth Spacilova
Czech Republic
Local time: 13:39
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Thank you!
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1Script editor
Elizabeth Spacilova
3 +1artistic director
Stuart Hoskins
3dramaturge/dramaturg
Hannah Geiger (X)


Discussion entries: 7





  

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dramaturge/dramaturg


Explanation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dramaturge

Hannah Geiger (X)
United States
Local time: 08:39
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in CzechCzech, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16
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artistic director


Explanation:
“The Artistic Director of a theatre company is the individual with the overarching artistic control of the theatre's production choices, directorial choices, and overall artistic vision.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artistic_director

“The repertoire is selected by artistic director Michael Gurevitch”
http://embassies.gov.il/london/culture/IsraeliCulture/Theatr...

“Our repertoire is selected by our Artistic Director, D. Shawn Berry, and his staff. “
http://www.yspb.org/about-us

But as Elizabeth notes, more context may be needed (your quote is straight from Wikipedie)


Stuart Hoskins
Local time: 13:39
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 8
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you, Stuart, and sorry for not providing adequate context right away!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Hannah Geiger (X): these two positions are different see http://www.backstage.com/news/the-dramaturg-help-or-hindranc... and other eamples
13 mins
  -> I think Petr is looking for a word people can identify with and the link you have provided conveys the English speaker's bewilderment. There is probably some overlap (I don't think a "dramaturge" is responsible for the long-term vision).

neutral  Elizabeth Spacilova: The right term for theater/opera ... not so much for filmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_director#In_film
1 hr
  -> Yeah, I know, this was before Petr clarified it was for a film.

agree  Lenka Červená
1 hr
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Script editor


Explanation:
"A script editor is a member of the production team of scripted television programmes, usually dramas and comedies. The script editor has many responsibilities including finding new script writers, developing storyline and series ideas with writers, ensuring that scripts are suitable for production. The script editor will work closely with the writer at each draft of their script, giving the writer feedback on the quality of their work, suggesting improvements that can be made whilst also ensuring that practical issues like show continuity and correct running time are adhered to. Unlike the writers, script editors will usually be full-time members of the production team, working closely with the producer."


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Script_editor
Elizabeth Spacilova
Czech Republic
Local time: 13:39
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thank you!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Stuart Hoskins: Yes, this was my feeling, too, once Petr had clarified.
9 mins
  -> Context is a translator's best friend ;)
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