as in film
the art or business of making a movie
plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking
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Photo: Courtesy of Music Box Films The project deepened following Friedland’s stint as a part-time caregiver to New York City artists with dementia, which led to teaching filmmaking to older adults.
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 June 2025
However, the Chinese film studios intend on preserving the spirit of the originals while breaking new ground in filmmaking.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
Streamer Tubi has pacted with Kickstarter to offer distribution opportunities for 20 or more producers who are tapping the crowdfunding platform to support independent filmmaking.
—William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2025
Beyond the incredible bravura filmmaking, that’s what’s really special about it and that needs to be celebrated.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 June 2025
However, the Chinese film studios intend on preserving the spirit of the originals while breaking new ground in filmmaking.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
Streamer Tubi has pacted with Kickstarter to offer distribution opportunities for 20 or more producers who are tapping the crowdfunding platform to support independent filmmaking.
—William Earl, Variety, 12 June 2025
Beyond the incredible bravura filmmaking, that’s what’s really special about it and that needs to be celebrated.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for filmmaking
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This film is bound to bring more criticism their way.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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In March, DiCaprio joined YouTube, his first new social media account in years, to debut the film's trailer.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Here’s how to watch From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina for your next movie night.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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What is the schedule for Hallmark’s Christmas in July 2025? While the Hallmark Channel is airing beloved Christmas movie favorites all month long, the network is also premiering its four-movie franchise Unwrapping Christmas.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Filmmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmmaking. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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