filmography

noun

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

Examples of filmography in a Sentence

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The legend of Gravey and his short filmography grew inside the space, too. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Mar. 2026 Quavo is adding another credit to his growing filmography. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2026 The movie deploys De Palma’s signature split-screen technique, arguably the best use of this gimmick in his whole filmography. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026 But looking through Coogler’s filmography shows a common theme of balancing both spectacle and soul. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmography

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 17 Mar. 2026.

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