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  • present participle of film.
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filming

American  
[fil-ming] / ˈfɪl mɪŋ /

noun

filmings plural
  1. the act or period of photographing, especially of a motion picture.


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Etymology

Origin of filming

First recorded in 1885–90; film + -ing 1

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That came later, and quieter, when I finally showed up before dawn and did the actual work where no one was filming.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

Those conversations are on hold while filming continues, but music remains a huge part of her future.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

In the UK, filming someone is not automatically a crime.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

When she isn’t filming the daily soap opera, which airs on Peacock, Hall enjoys raising monarch butterflies, exploring the shops and restaurants on Montana, and hosting movie nights at home with her two sons.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

“Miss Dixon’s window of availability is extremely limited. She’s due to start filming a major motion picture in a couple of weeks.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

It argued that police were working around the landmark Glik decision by targeting secret recordings, when the Glik court made no distinction between open and furtive filmings.

From Slate Dec. 11, 2018

A month later he was in town again, this time for three nights, and he invited me to all of his dining events, public talks, and filmings.

From The Verge Sep. 11, 2016

Whenever a script demands a stadium or a field, one of the first calls a location scout makes is to Tina Boonmag, the Coliseum’s events manager who handles filmings.

From The Guardian Jan. 28, 2016

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