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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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Throughout the film, alongside the contemplation on the sacrifices he’s made for his work, McElwee repeatedly revisits the importance of filmmaking from different angles: as a tool for preservation, for storytelling, for survival.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

Supporting all manner of work is always the best way of preserving and celebrating the splendid diversity of filmmaking.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

"But we preserve the core of the filmmaking process, which is the relationship between the actor, the director and the camera. These tools do not replace that."

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

"It is filmmaking at a magnitude few modern directors could ever realistically imagine, demand, or execute."

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Due to her supreme skill in the arena of filmmaking, it is our honor to extend an invitation to Miss Mehra.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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