filmmaking

noun

ˈfilm-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce filmmaking (audio)
Definition of filmmakingnext
as in film
the art or business of making a movie plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking

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Recent Examples of filmmaking There is a romanticized version of independent filmmaking that people often imagine — a passionate artist with a great script, a group of believers, and a dream that somehow finds its way to the screen. — Dj Hale, IndieWire, 23 June 2026 His filmmaking has a lovely, homespun directness. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 June 2026 The film is a culmination of Parsons' expertise in DIY filmmaking on YouTube. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026 Richard Linklater, the director has defined independent filmmaking for more than 30 years, is getting his props from the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF), which will honor him this year with a lifetime achievement award. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for filmmaking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filmmaking
  1. film
  2. movie
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  • Tim Graef's golden retriever, River, could have been a star in the new film, but didn't make it past the application process.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is some hope that allowing Disney intellectual property to fuel TikTok pieces will have a halo effect for Disney’s films and programs.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • In honor of the upcoming movie, the All Roads Lead to Camp bus is touring across the country and bringing fans, new and old, into the world of Camp Rock, PEOPLE previously revealed exclusively.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of people watch movies at home now, and that’s just part of our world and our culture.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of movie

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“Filmmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmmaking. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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