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
As is typical of moviemaking, Heathcliff’s arc wouldn’t be shot in order.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The film is a wild, funny, lustful, food-centric quest that fuses Western moviemaking styles with Japanese ideas.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
In 1980, Redford founded the Sundance Institute, the non-profit organization that now oversees the festival and, through year-round labs and workshops, has nurtured several new generations of indie moviemaking talent.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Charli’s own cinephilia is well documented, making this excursion into moviemaking even more exciting.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The family drama is underpinned by the vicissitudes inherent in moviemaking.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Since 1988, the European Film Awards have sought to honor the best in European moviemaking, with a ceremony traditionally held at every year's end.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
Larry never had much interest in moviemaking.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
The film is a wild, funny, lustful, food-centric quest that fuses Western moviemaking styles with Japanese ideas.
—Ilana Gordon, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Permanent and temporary exhibitions delve into the art of moviemaking, director spotlights, avant-garde filmmakers, and other aspects of the filmmaking world.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
In 1980, Redford founded the Sundance Institute, the non-profit organization that now oversees the festival and, through year-round labs and workshops, has nurtured several new generations of indie moviemaking talent.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 31 Jan. 2026
Charli’s own cinephilia is well documented, making this excursion into moviemaking even more exciting.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
The family drama is underpinned by the vicissitudes inherent in moviemaking.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Since 1988, the European Film Awards have sought to honor the best in European moviemaking, with a ceremony traditionally held at every year's end.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 18 Jan. 2026
Larry never had much interest in moviemaking.
—Reeves Wiedeman, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moviemaking
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The co-production between Chile, Argentina and Italy not only solved a practical problem, but reaffirmed our belief that collaborative filmmaking is one of the most vital ways to sustain independent cinema.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Fischbach isn’t the first YouTuber to jump into big-screen filmmaking.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Feb. 2026
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In one moment, Robbie wore a look that puts a spotlight on an emerging designer, Dilara Findikoglu, who created a dress braided with synthetic hair, for the film’s London premiere.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Gavras is know for directing films like Netflix's French feature Athena and last year's English language action adventure comedy Sacrifice.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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After a Massachusetts judge lifted the ban, the movie was released to the public in 1991.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The movie, which earned numerous honors, including a Best Picture nomination, was among the first mainstream films to depict a same-sex couple raising children.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Moviemaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moviemaking. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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