Examples of filmmaker in a Sentence
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The filmmakers shrewdly incorporate timely topics like fast fashion, food insecurity, toxic masculinity and privilege in a humorous, intelligent manner.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
As a young Black filmmaker, being able to helm this project was a microcosm of the prime initiative of Art Beats + Lyrics itself—to provide opportunities for creatives of color that may have been overlooked for reasons oftentimes outside of their control.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The project, first revealed in January, was the subject of a heated bidding war in the winter, with Warners coming out on top, thanks to a unique deal that will see some of the movie’s rights reverting to the filmmaker over the course of several decades.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
In response to the series’ popularity, the filmmakers gathered some of those who’d spoken out for the series for a new episode, which premiered on Sunday, April 7.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Bowlby is married to filmmaker Matthew Cooke (How to Make Money Selling Drugs).
—EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
The festival began to grow in popularity, winning nods in industry magazines and gaining a reputation among budding filmmakers.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
In the decades following World War II, Japanese filmmakers built their own body of work exploring the attacks and their aftermath.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The evening will also be a celebration of Burnett’s upcoming 80th birthday, with the filmmaker in conversation with critic Elvis Mitchell before the screening.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Courtney Howard, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
As a young Black filmmaker, being able to helm this project was a microcosm of the prime initiative of Art Beats + Lyrics itself—to provide opportunities for creatives of color that may have been overlooked for reasons oftentimes outside of their control.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2024
The project, first revealed in January, was the subject of a heated bidding war in the winter, with Warners coming out on top, thanks to a unique deal that will see some of the movie’s rights reverting to the filmmaker over the course of several decades.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Apr. 2024
In response to the series’ popularity, the filmmakers gathered some of those who’d spoken out for the series for a new episode, which premiered on Sunday, April 7.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2024
Bowlby is married to filmmaker Matthew Cooke (How to Make Money Selling Drugs).
—EW.com, 7 Apr. 2024
The festival began to grow in popularity, winning nods in industry magazines and gaining a reputation among budding filmmakers.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2024
In the decades following World War II, Japanese filmmakers built their own body of work exploring the attacks and their aftermath.
—Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
The evening will also be a celebration of Burnett’s upcoming 80th birthday, with the filmmaker in conversation with critic Elvis Mitchell before the screening.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
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First Known Use
1908, in the meaning defined above
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“Filmmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmmaker. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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