filmmaker
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Also called moviemaker. a producer or director of motion pictures, especially one working in all phases of production.
the leading young filmmakers of France.
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a person who makes film, especially for use in photography.
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A filmmaker followed Sen. Lindsey Graham over the past three years, chronicling his relationship with Trump and Netanyahu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler, who directed the first two "Black Panther" films, will return to helm the third.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Much of the interest on the internet circulates around filmmaker Kane Parsons’ viral “found footage” videos on YouTube.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
It is also why, as a filmmaker, he has often been hard to pin down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Beyond the Mod Cate and the desolation that had once been the filmmaker and wharves, the river itself seemed to have taken fire.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
The former majority owner of TikTok has quietly continued to court filmmakers, independent artists and executives who are eager to learn more about the AI video generation model called Seedance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
There is an undisputed cultural magnificence to reimagining a nearly 3,000-year-old tale in the most artistically immersive format currently available to filmmakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“More filmmakers than ever are selecting Imax,” Gelfond said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Movie studios are increasingly focused on signing promising filmmakers as traditional franchises stumble at the box office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
The assignment was: Many writers and filmmakers have used the classic story of Romeo and Juliet as the theme for their works.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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