as in film
the art or business of making a movie
plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking
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The lack of Black nominees in several key categories—such as Best Director and Best Picture—underscores how Black talent is still being excluded from the highest echelons of filmmaking.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Then 'The Night Agent' Brought TV Stardom The upcoming ceremony, to be hosted by Emmy-winning comedian and former late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien, promises to celebrate the transformative power of filmmaking while embracing themes of connection and collaboration.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
Norris had a 20-year career in filmmaking before pivoting to sculpture with an MA course at the Royal College of Art.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Barry Jenkins' big pivot to studio franchise filmmaking came in just behind, at $11.5 million, anticipating an even $12 million for the full holiday.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 Jan. 2025
Then 'The Night Agent' Brought TV Stardom The upcoming ceremony, to be hosted by Emmy-winning comedian and former late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien, promises to celebrate the transformative power of filmmaking while embracing themes of connection and collaboration.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
Norris had a 20-year career in filmmaking before pivoting to sculpture with an MA course at the Royal College of Art.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Barry Jenkins' big pivot to studio franchise filmmaking came in just behind, at $11.5 million, anticipating an even $12 million for the full holiday.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Filmmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmmaking. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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