final cut

noun, Movies.

the final edited version of a film, approved by the director and producer.

Compare rough cut.

Examples from the web for final cut

The scene that made it into the final cut ended up being one of the emotional high points of the film.
People who don't quite make the final cut will still receive a medical evaluation.
The final cut shall result in a uniform surface conforming to the plans.
The final cut should be made as close to the ground as possible and as level as possible.
Worthy grant proposals often don't make it to the final cut because the proposal budget is poorly put together.