filmmaking

American

[film-mayk-ing] / ˈfɪlmˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

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

Example Sentences

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By a decade later, his filmmaking had fallen out of vogue as the center of the movie world shifted from Europe to America.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

In a statement, Jo Sarsby Management described him as a "true pioneer of wildlife filmmaking" who had captured "some of the most breathtaking and intimate images" of the natural world.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

That’s why unions and other representatives of filmmaking humans are nervous about the encroachment of AI into their livelihoods.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

New Zealand is known for majestic landscapes, epic filmmaking and once-in-a-lifetime vacations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It was like she had this quota to fill in order to not be a crappy mother, and my filmmaking was above and beyond the call of duty.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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