filmmaking

noun

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

Examples of filmmaking in a Sentence

plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking
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Deol also expresses nostalgia for earlier eras of filmmaking. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025 Rose, did Mary’s background as a therapist enhance the filmmaking in that scene, or others? Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025 The award-winning performer is gaining ground towards a promising horizon in filmmaking and writing. Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025 Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Sentimental Value present more than just thrilling filmmaking with enthusiastic supporters. Joe Reid, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filmmaking

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Oct. 2025.

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