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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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A favorite spot for movie and TV filming, it has survived earthquakes, a notorious shooting and other natural disasters, But early Monday, a fire ripped through the district, destroying some of its most cherished landmarks.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

“Summer House Canada,” an international edition of the hit Bravo reality show, is currently filming its debut season in Muskoka.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Although they're only halfway through filming for season two, and it won't be seen on screens until next year, most of Department Q's recruits are keen to keep on going.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

That Girl Mom currently spends about 20 hours a week watching Owens’ episodes, doing her own research and then filming the recap videos.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

Jamie had been filming for a television show when it happened, and they caught the whole thing on camera.

From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin

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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