filmmaker
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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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The American Cinematheque will run the historic Village Theater as filmmaker Jason Reitman and more than 30 directors raise funds for a $25-million restoration.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
To replace a legendary producer like Simon, Weiss appointed Nick Bilton, a former tech columnist and documentary filmmaker who possesses no traditional broadcast journalism experience.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
“Tuner” is the narrative feature debut of Daniel Roher, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker whose “Navalny” won the Oscar in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
“Otero is the new face of the Cuban transition,” said Ernesto Fundora, a Cuban filmmaker who directed “We Are Connected,” a documentary about Otero.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
But that’s not my job as a filmmaker.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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