filmmaker

noun

film·​mak·​er ˈfilm-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce filmmaker (audio)
: one who makes movies

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The filmmaker’s research into viral colonies and group organisms revealed a fascinating parallel to human society. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026 The baton has been passed onto other filmmakers. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 16 May 2026 Lee-Kim is happier to discuss the studio’s ability to pivot to foreign-language titles and to build relationships with foreign filmmakers. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 May 2026 During production, the filmmakers at Illumin8 digitized deteriorating reels and recovered footage Brian had never seen of his father. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmmaker

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of filmmaker was in 1908

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“Filmmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmmaker. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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