film-maker

British

noun

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

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

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In a separate interview with Piers Morgan, the film-maker said it had been taken about 20 years ago.

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The outspoken film-maker took aim at the unique way the Golden Globes lump comedies and musicals together as a genre, especially when the films nominated in those categories are neither.

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The Nobel Committee and award-winning film-maker Jafar Panahi are among those calling for her release.

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"We moved heaven and earth to keep the film-maker's identity confidential."

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