as in film
the art or business of making a movie
plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking
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For this special category, documentaries are submitted to the TV Academy’s documentary peer group for initial consideration, and must meet three criteria: (1) exemplary filmmaking, (2) profound social impact, and (3) innovation of form.
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, filmmaking can really be an excuse for nerds to research stuff.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Highlights families should enjoy Here are some stand-out aspects of Sea Lions of the Galapagos that families should find appealing:
The immersive visuals: The filmmaking is spectacular.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
The Academy also issued its first formal guidance on AI in filmmaking.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, filmmaking can really be an excuse for nerds to research stuff.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025
Highlights families should enjoy Here are some stand-out aspects of Sea Lions of the Galapagos that families should find appealing:
The immersive visuals: The filmmaking is spectacular.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 22 Apr. 2025
The Academy also issued its first formal guidance on AI in filmmaking.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
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The Guardian newspaper reports that the former Doctor Who star – who appeared in the 2005 film adaptation of Rowling’s book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – gave his opinion of Rowling in answer to questions posed by a group of neurodivergent young adults in ITV’s show The Assembly.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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Minaret Station | New Zealand’s South Island Those who watched the Lord of the Rings film series will recall the raw, ever-changing beauty of New Zealand’s South Island.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, passengers can enjoy shows and movies from their favorite streaming platforms by downloading content to watch anytime, anywhere.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield — all 30 Rock alums — the series riffs on the 1981 movie of the same name.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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“Filmmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmmaking. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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