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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Example Sentences

Others, however, warn that the fluid nature of filmmaking makes rigid eight-hour shifts "unreal" to enforce on mega-budget sets.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Paying tribute on Saturday, Lucasfilm said it was "deeply saddened" to learn of her death, adding it "joins the global filmmaking community in mourning the loss of Marcia Lucas".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

This isn’t all that uncommon: Trends crop up in filmmaking all the time, as potential narratives emerge from real-life events and cultural obsessions.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“We believe the platform would be extraordinarily difficult, time-consuming, and expensive to replicate, particularly as blockbuster filmmaking becomes increasingly optimized around premium formats and immersive theatrical experiences,” he added.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“You know, maybe you need a break from all this filmmaking stuff.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon