filmmaker

noun

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

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First, famed filmmaker James Cameron endorsed Paramount, saying a Netflix takeover would lead to massive job losses in the entertainment industry, which is already reeling from a production slowdown in Southern California that has disrupted the lives of thousands of film industry workers. Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026 The character of Julia is a reminder that no contemporary American filmmaker besides Whit Stillman can credibly write for WASPs. Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026 Landis, the son of filmmaker John Landis, made bank by selling three pitches out of college in a six-month time frame early on in his career. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026 Landis, the son of filmmaker John Landis, was dropped by his representatives amid the allegations, though charges were never filed. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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