filmmaker
Americannoun
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Also called moviemaker. a producer or director of motion pictures, especially one working in all phases of production.
the leading young filmmakers of France.
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a person who makes film, especially for use in photography.
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“When a film is released in Imax or shot in Imax, I think it’s a signal to audiences that it’s somewhat special, and the filmmaker is really leaning in in a unique way.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
They’re more drawn to stories told by an authentic, recognizable filmmaker with a point of view, like Curry Barker, director of the surprise horror blockbuster “Obsession.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
None of this is to say that there isn’t merit in a filmmaker, particularly one of Nolan’s stature, wanting to explore their artistic desires.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
It's an unavoidable element of Abrams' biography that she's the daughter of producer/activist Katie McGrath, who co-founded the Time's Up movement in 2018, and the Star Wars filmmaker JJ Abrams.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Beyond the Mod Cate and the desolation that had once been the filmmaker and wharves, the river itself seemed to have taken fire.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
“As filmmakers and studios integrate Imax, we become an increasingly important part of the ecosystem,” Gelfond said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
In response, studios that used to obsess over franchise management are devoting more energy to signing the most promising filmmakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Many great filmmakers are immersed in the same ideas, returning to them in one way or another with each film.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
The filmmakers challenged the CBFC's demands in the Bombay High Court but later withdrew, external their petition, opting to accept the board's changes in the hope of securing certification, The Hindu newspaper reported.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
He was never asked by the filmmakers to give his approval of the project, nor did he receive any compensation from it.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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