filmmaker

noun

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

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In a new and wide-ranging interview with the Los Angeles Times published Thursday, Dec. 26, the filmmaker, 57, explained why cast and crew on his projects are not encouraged to bring certain devices on set. Angel Saunders, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024 Also similar to Baldoni, Allen’s aim was to salvage his reputation and to continue his career as a filmmaker. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024 Other titles include The Land of Morning Calm by Korean filmmaker Park Ri-woong and Gülızar, directed by Belkis Bayrak. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024 Dougal Wilson — ‘Paddington in Peru’ For their feature directorial debut, very few filmmakers are given the keys to one of the world’s most beloved — and successful — family franchises. Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024 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 3 Jan. 2025.

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