filmmaking

noun

ˈfilm-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce filmmaking (audio)
Definition of filmmakingnext
as in film
the art or business of making a movie plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking

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Recent Examples of filmmaking No one gave them the money to do something like this through traditional filmmaking because they weren’t established in the film industry, of course. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026 But this is nonetheless a fascinatingly dark and uncompromising film that reaffirms Nelson’s standing as a vital force in American independent filmmaking for more than three decades. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Universal acclaim or not, the film launched his groundbreaking directing career and helped usher in a new era of Black independent filmmaking. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 His filmmaking has a lovely, homespun directness. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmmaking
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  1. film
  2. movie
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  • The film itself is non-linear and does not have a voiceover, both of which were unusual choices for the time.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The actor’s more recent film credits include Tim Burton’s 2019 Dumbo remake and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
    — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of film
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  • In a generation of heartbreakers, Ne-Yo became a living embodiment of the movie What Women Want.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
  • However, this movie carries a hefty $100 million price tag (stop-motion animation is labor-intensive and takes years to produce) and likely won’t turn a theatrical profit.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of movie

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