filmdom

American  

[film-duhm] / ˈfɪlm dəm /

noun

1. the motion-picture industry.

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Etymology

Origin of filmdom

First recorded in 1910–15; film + -dom

Example Sentences

The painstaking besmirchment of New York Street was one more twist in the long saga of one of filmdom’s most famous outdoor sets.

From Los Angeles Times

Those movies’ mass market appeal made them the pop stars of the 2023 filmdom.

From Salon

Alas, Neeson’s portrayal of filmdom’s most famous private detective in the eponymous “Marlowe” doesn’t just fail to enter the pantheon, it misses it by a mile.

From Washington Post

Notably, its concave corner half-dome, topped by a massive glass cupola, gave way in late 1950 to a rotating circular marquee and neon pillar featuring filmdom’s golden Oscar.

From Seattle Times

Racer Trash editors refer to themselves as racers or wavers, all professionals from the myriad realms of filmdom.

From The Verge