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filmland

noun

ˈfilm-ˌland

Definition of filmland

as in film

the art or business of making a movie a master director who is one of the most revered figures of filmland

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Recent Examples of filmland As an event in filmland the first unfolding of ‘The King of Kings’ on the screen took precedence even over the opening of a theater that in itself is a revelation of art and beauty. — Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022

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In the age of artificial intelligence, the film has become a symbol of human craft and ingenuity.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
The film will be produced by Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren of Pie Films (The Lost Daughter, The Kindergarten Teacher), alongside Francesca Cualbu (Maria) of Italian production company The Apartment.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of film

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Netflix’s big Hollywood movie release for November is Peter Berg’s The Mosquito Bowl, which debuts on a big day for football on the streamer.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Nov. 2026
The Regal Irvine Spectrum counts $5K, by far the movie’s top grossing location.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of movie

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Mustapha rejects the idea that documentary filmmaking can ever be entirely observational, arguing that a camera inevitably changes what happens in front of it.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
No one gave them the money to do something like this through traditional filmmaking because they weren’t established in the film industry, of course.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of filmmaking

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Rival studios are looking closely at whether audiences still see Depp as a big screen draw.

— J. Kim Murphy, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
Prices for bags range from 1,800 euros to 9,360 euros, but Swaine also offers a bespoke service, with a big screen connecting customers at the Paris store directly to the workshops located at its New Bond Street flagship in London.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

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