filmmaker
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Definition of filmmaker
: one who makes motion pictures
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In 1990, there was even talk of Disney executives no longer calling it a theme park to emphasize the working studio to serious filmmakers. — Gabrielle Russon, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Disney-MGM Studios moves on from Hollywood dreams to theme park reality," 14 June 2018 Trump critics have claimed his pardon decisions, including last week's clemency for conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, are meant as a message to key figures ensnared in the Russia probe -- and not just Papadopoulos. — Elizabeth Llorente, Fox News, "Lobbying for Trump pardons hits a fever pitch," 6 June 2018 At intermission, enjoy refreshments and snacks, visit the booths and mingle with filmmakers and QCFF alumni. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Killingly Edition," 15 May 2018 The second film focuses on the rock-n-roll world of The Litas, a group of female bikers based in Rome, and it’s directed by award-winning filmmaker Nina Meredith. — Sarah Spellings, The Cut, "Watch Women Explain Working in Male-Dominated Fields," 27 Apr. 2018 According to Deadline, the Oscar-winning filmmaker is set to produce—and reportedly direct—an adaptation of the DC comic book Blackhawk for Warner Bros. under his Amblin banner. — Yohana Desta, HWD, "Why Is Steven Spielberg Joining DC’s Superhero Universe?," 18 Apr. 2018 Luckily there are plenty of camps aimed at aspiring scientists, inventors, filmmakers, video game designers and rock stars. — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian, "Ten Summer Camps For Little Innovators," 4 Apr. 2018 The series is produced by award-winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky and hosted by Will Smith. — National Geographic, "Here's How to Watch or Stream 'One Strange Rock'," 2 Apr. 2018 The deal was negotiated by CAA Media Finance on behalf of the filmmakers. — Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, "The Orchard Picks Up Rosemarie DeWitt-Starrer 'Song of Back and Neck'," 13 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'filmmaker.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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filmmaker
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English Language Learners Definition of filmmaker
: a person (such as a director or producer) who makes movies
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