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filmmaking

American  
[film-mayk-ing] / ˈfɪlmˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the activity or practice of making motion pictures, especially the direction, production, and editing of films.


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After all, Anderson’s most fascinating ideas merge the immersive structure of gaming with the spectacle of filmmaking, and he’s one of the few filmmakers who has successfully pulled off such an audacious combination.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

The family of Sir Sean Connery has announced plans for a new filmmaking centre in Edinburgh.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

It displays the type of images that fascinated him in his youth and shaped his approach to filmmaking: chiefly graphic art, illustration, magazine covers and comic strips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Barker, who hails from the southern US state of Alabama, got his start in filmmaking by creating videos on YouTube.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

She knew her parents wanted her to study law, but she wanted to pursue filmmaking and be a cinematographer.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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