filmmaker

noun

film·​mak·​er ˈfilm-ˌmā-kər 

: one who makes movies

Examples of filmmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Possibly in order to stave off filmmaker attrition, sources tell THR that in the past few years, A24 has asked that a first-look at a filmmaker’s second project be baked into the deal for their first. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026

Atlanta solidified its reputation as the nation’s Black cultural capital, home to thriving historically Black colleges and universities, Fortune 500 companies, influential churches, artists, filmmakers, and political leaders. — Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 17 July 2026

Shot in Vancouver, the project marks the feature debut of filmmakers Edward McDonald and Lucas Fraser. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 July 2026

Ten of the 21 filmmakers who have won best director more than once had their films also win best picture. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 July 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