as in filmmaking
the art or business of making a movie
a director with 25 years of experience at moviemaking
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Recent Examples of moviemaking
But when cameras began to roll in September 2021, neither Neom nor the country’s moviemaking infrastructure was quite ready for its Hollywood close-up.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
David Lean may be gone, but his spirit lives on with this kind of huge global moviemaking and star-studded cast that only a Christopher Nolan could possibly get greenlit these days.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Speaking at last year’s BFI London Film Festival, Yorgos Lanthimos lamented the promotional aspect of moviemaking.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
People young and old love a good scare, and the horror genre has been a part of moviemaking since its earliest days.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And yet, there are several elements of the film that are — in their own quiet ways — daring in their retro simplicity that swim against the currents of tentpole moviemaking.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Around that time, he got involved with moviemaking, appearing opposite Bruce Lee in Return of the Dragon.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
But the nominees themselves are all about moviemaking.
—New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The stills photographer must hover unobtrusively on the sidelines of moviemaking, taking pictures that will be used to promote a film.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
David Lean may be gone, but his spirit lives on with this kind of huge global moviemaking and star-studded cast that only a Christopher Nolan could possibly get greenlit these days.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Speaking at last year’s BFI London Film Festival, Yorgos Lanthimos lamented the promotional aspect of moviemaking.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
People young and old love a good scare, and the horror genre has been a part of moviemaking since its earliest days.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
And yet, there are several elements of the film that are — in their own quiet ways — daring in their retro simplicity that swim against the currents of tentpole moviemaking.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Around that time, he got involved with moviemaking, appearing opposite Bruce Lee in Return of the Dragon.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
But the nominees themselves are all about moviemaking.
—New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The stills photographer must hover unobtrusively on the sidelines of moviemaking, taking pictures that will be used to promote a film.
—Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moviemaking
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Alongside the award presentation, ICDA will host a series of panels and masterclasses exploring the craft and impact of casting in contemporary filmmaking, with several dozen international casting directors in attendance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Following The Staircase docuseries and show, Margaret produced a documentary, Subject, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Festival and shed light on the impact that documentary filmmaking can have on its subjects.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Imagine having a big ugly boot on your foot, being the most giant man ever, and having to squeeze your body into the row of a movie theater several days in a row?—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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This weekend marks the start of Hollywood’s summer movie season, a crucial 18-week corridor that runs through Labor Day and often accounts for around 40% of the annual box office.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Moviemaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moviemaking. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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