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co-production

co-production

3.6
A film or TV series made together by companies in different countries
  • noun
  • /ˌkoʊprəˈdʌkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : coproducción
  • The film was a successful co-production between studios in France and Italy.

Then I will say let's do a Co production deal.

Examples

  • Hi, I'm Marco Gorman, This is the World, the Co production of the BBC World Service, PRI and WGBH Boston.

  • This animated series is a co-production showcasing talents from multiple countries.

  • Their latest documentary is a co-production that involves several international organizations.

Synonyms

coproduction
vsco-production
1 3.7

A project made by two or more groups working together

refers to the finished joint product rather than the act of making it

Surface Forms

co-production singular
co-productions plural

Morphology

co-production = production (transparent) = co + production

Formed by the productive prefix 'co-' (joint/together) + 'production', meaning a production made jointly.

Etymology

The word co-production comes from the prefix co- meaning 'together' and production meaning 'the making' of something. So a co-production is a film or TV show that two or more companies 'make together', often from different countries.