filmography

noun

film·​og·​ra·​phy fil-ˈmä-grə-fē How to pronounce filmography (audio)
plural filmographies
: a list of motion pictures featuring the work of a prominent film figure or relating to a particular topic

Examples of filmography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ice Spice’s filmography is only just beginning to take shape as the film comes together, but her musical discography is already filled with hits. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024 Holmes is also known for her onscreen role in Dawson’s Creek and filmography including Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, Peter Hedges’ Pieces of April and Ang Lee’s The Ice Storm. Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024 Since both of the main characters are in constant danger of blowing their cover, The Departed is one of the most thrilling films in Scorsese’s filmography. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2024 Helming the film was director Scott Ziehl, whose filmography includes another sequel with little relation to its source material: 2004’s Cruel Intentions 3. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2024 And his dozens of nominations are just one measure among many in keeping proper score of a filmography so distinguished that someone ought to write it a theme song. Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 That quest has shaped a compelling filmography, culminating in his appearance at the César Awards for his role in Hubert Charuel’s Bloody Milk (Petit Paysan). Lolita Mang, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024 Additionally, as Fennell’s filmography grows, Saltburn will stand as a proclamation of her strong point-of-view as a filmmaker. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2024 At 133 minutes, the doc runs long but never dull, given the generosity of attention lavished on almost the entire Powell and Pressburger filmography. Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

film + -ography (as in bibliography)

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of filmography was in 1941

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“Filmography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmography. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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