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film-maker

British  

noun

  1. a person who directs or produces films for the cinema or television

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Acclaimed American film-maker Darren Aronofsky told an audience of creatives at the EU parliament in another event hosted by MEP Maydell how his AI studio Primordial Soup was using the technology for storytelling.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

As he reflects on the inspiration for his debut feature, the film-maker talks about the impact his own dad had on him.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2026

Until Wednesday's premiere, Mexican film-maker Guillermo del Toro previously held the record for the longest known film festival standing ovation.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2025

He would go on to be an acclaimed independent film-maker, winning numerous awards.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2025

Katharine Coldiron, author of Junk Film: Why Bad Movies Matter, says it's better to watch a film-maker like Wiseau try hard and fall short, rather than someone going through the motions.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2025

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