filmmaking

noun

film·​mak·​ing ˈfilm-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce filmmaking (audio)
: the making of motion pictures

Examples of filmmaking in a Sentence

plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking
Recent Examples on the Web The Summit, produced by Rolling Stone and Variety and held in New York City, celebrates excellence in journalism, documentary filmmaking and investigative storytelling, recognizing those who have made significant contributions to the pursuit of truth in media. Sean Malcolm, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2024 Winsome, a graduate of Florida A&M University, passed away on August 12th after dedicating nearly three decades to casting and filmmaking, working alongside iconic directors such as Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, and Lee Daniels. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2024 This isn’t the only thing Cox thinks is wrong with the current state of filmmaking. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2024 Werner Herzog has long been an important and divisive figure in documentary filmmaking, and this film is perhaps the best example of why. Eric Farwell and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for filmmaking 

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Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filmmaking was in 1912

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“Filmmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmmaking. Accessed 13 Sep. 2024.

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