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filmmaking

American

[film-mayk-ing] / ˈfɪlmˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

the activity or practice of making motion pictures, especially the direction, production, and editing of films.

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Supporting all manner of work is always the best way of preserving and celebrating the splendid diversity of filmmaking.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

They don’t care about the integrity of their product, or the art of television and filmmaking.

From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026

"But we preserve the core of the filmmaking process, which is the relationship between the actor, the director and the camera. These tools do not replace that."

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Gen Z in particular appears skeptical of the industry’s reliance on aging brands and technology-driven filmmaking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

I also learned how to edit, how to make sound tracks, how to mix, and all sorts of other things about filmmaking.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall

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