filmmaker

noun

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

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The filmmaker stresses that his creative process isn’t driven by expectations of awards or international recognition. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025 The access the filmmakers have here, with Carstens showing an openness in front of the camera that allows the documentary crew to understand part of his psychological approach. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025 Blomkamp's previous films like District 9 and Elysium featured strong sociopolitical commentary channeled through a sci-fi lens, which makes the filmmaker an intriguing successor to Verhoeven, who put a satirical spin on Heinlein's material. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2025 YouTube The film still has no U.S. distributor, leaving the filmmakers to make one-on-one deals with cinemas. Mandalit Del Barco, NPR, 15 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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