as in film
the art or business of making a movie plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of filmmaking There are various screening spaces at the University of Colorado Boulder, whose own robust film program, which offers training in cinema studies and filmmaking, could provide an ample student volunteer body as well as other partnership opportunities. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025 One of the key driving forces behind the Caribbean nation’s uptick in local filmmaking, Lantica Studios has been producing an average of two to three original features a year for more than a decade. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025 Pay tribute to the brave men who fought in WWII in this deeply personal, moving blend of history and filmmaking. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025 From the very beginnings of filmmaking, with Charlie Chaplin finding fame during the silent era through the use of miming, cinema has relied on more than just sound. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filmmaking

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Filmmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmmaking. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!