Technical advisor
Film crew member who ensures accuracy in diegesis
In film production, a technical advisor is someone who advises the director on the convincing portrayal of a subject. The advisor's expertise adds realism both to the acting and to the setting of a movie.
Nipo T. Strongheart was a noted technical advisor on several movies dealing with Native Americans.
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