filmmaker

noun

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

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After the screening, the filmmakers took questions from the audience. Ian Dille, Outside, 13 Mar. 2026 The film, written and directed by Anthony Minghella, will be introduced by the late filmmaker’s children, Hannah and Max Minghella. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Over the years the acclaimed filmmaker has immersed himself in different worlds—Scientology, swinging, the Westboro Baptist Church, and survivalists in rural America—always with his signature calm curiosity. Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026 McCourt’s comments today came during a SXSW fireside chat with filmmaker George Nolfi (The Adjustment Bureau, The Banker) at Brazos Hall in Downtown Austin, TX. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmmaker

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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 15 Mar. 2026.

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