filmmaker

noun

film·​mak·​er ˈfilm-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce filmmaker (audio)
: one who makes movies

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Consider it a backlash to the backlashes of 2016 and 2020, the very ones that focused on pushing Hollywood to empower more filmmakers who are women and/or people of color. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025 The American Cinematheque Tribute to the Crafts, which recognizes filmmakers in 14 categories, has been postponed until further notice. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 The studio is spending just under $30M in P&A on the $10M production from filmmaker Drew Hancock. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2025 The 12 best thriller movies on Hulu As for her unintended co-stars, the real people who ended up on camera due to the team's shooting style, the filmmakers combined practical and digital tricks to avoid legal hurdles. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for filmmaker 

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of filmmaker was in 1908

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“Filmmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmmaker. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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