filmmaker

noun

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

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Shetty suggested that Indian filmmakers have a significant opportunity in China by telling stories authentic to Indian culture, as the emotional resonance translates effectively. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 May 2025 The filmmaker and leading lady preview the film and challenge its categorization as a love triangle story. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 2 May 2025 Cameron plans to use the book as the basis for a film of the same name, which the filmmaker will direct as his first non-Avatar film since 1997’s Titanic. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 May 2025 The singer and filmmaker first sparked dating rumors in 2021, and married the following year. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 May 2025 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 7 May. 2025.

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