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were filming
  • past progressive of film.

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And there was a lot of interest from the public while we were filming.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“When we were filming in 2022 we saw how deeply everyone respected Bob,” Sabbs said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Crews were filming the last episodes this week as the Muslim holy month kicked off -- primetime viewing in the Arab world, with channels and outlets furiously competing for eager audiences' attention.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

“It’s very easy for people to discuss the fact that it’s a film about grief, which of course it is, but it’s not just that and never was to us when we were filming it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

From a block away, it looked as if they were filming a movie.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez