filmmaking

noun

film·​mak·​ing ˈfilm-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce filmmaking (audio)
: the making of movies

Examples of filmmaking in a Sentence

plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking
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However, the Chinese film studios intend on preserving the spirit of the originals while breaking new ground in filmmaking. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025 Streamer Tubi has pacted with Kickstarter to offer distribution opportunities for 20 or more producers who are tapping the crowdfunding platform to support independent filmmaking. William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2025 Beyond the incredible bravura filmmaking, that’s what’s really special about it and that needs to be celebrated. Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025 But generative AI research and media company Runway says the future of filmmaking, incorporating a wider range of views and stories, will require focusing a generative AI lens on it. Kaitlin Balasaygun, CNBC, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for filmmaking

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of filmmaking was in 1912

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“Filmmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmmaking. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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