filmmaker

noun

film·​mak·​er ˈfilm-ˌmā-kər 

: one who makes movies

Examples of filmmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Srouji, the ultimate measure of a healthy industry is not simply whether a filmmaker gets a movie made or lands a prestigious festival selection, but whether that success makes the next film possible. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

The filmmakers interview not only Bamford but also her family and admirers in the industry. — Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026

Newpress was founded by Johnny and Iz Harris, who are both established YouTube filmmakers (the company includes Johnny Harris’ current YouTube channel). — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026

But manipulation of material and audience by a filmmaker whose topic is a manipulative, criminally convicted, and arguably sociopathic person is another matter. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for filmmaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker
• printmaker