filmmaker

American  

[film-mey-ker] / ˈfɪlmˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. Also called moviemaker.  a producer or director of motion pictures, especially one working in all phases of production.

   the leading young filmmakers of France.

2. a person who makes film, especially for use in photography.

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Other Word Forms

• filmmaking noun

Etymology

Origin of filmmaker

First recorded in 1905–10; film + maker

Example Sentences

A metaphor of L.A.’s past immortality and exploitation after World War II, the crime has fascinated novelists, filmmakers and countless true crime writers.

From Los Angeles Times

It reports that released podcast participants had a zero percent return rate, and alumni have gone on to become professional podcasters and documentary filmmakers.

From Los Angeles Times

Some filmmakers hoped that the festival would provide escape from a distracting reality.

From Los Angeles Times

The 20-something fan seated next to me felt the same way about Araki, hooting so much for his favorite filmmaker that he apologized.

From Los Angeles Times

In the early 20th century, Lois Weber was among the filmmakers who first used cinema as a way to tackle profound and controversial social issues.

From The Wall Street Journal