filmmaking

noun

film·​mak·​ing ˈfilm-ˌmā-kiŋ How to pronounce filmmaking (audio)
Synonyms of filmmakingnext
: the making of movies

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plans to attend New York University to learn filmmaking
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The first market took place in Westwood on March 21-31, 1981, and Meyers saw its creation as a response to the rise in independent filmmaking and the need for an event to facilitate film sales in Hollywood. — Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Mar. 2025 However, the discomfort surrounding AI in filmmaking comes from a misunderstanding of its purpose and the ethical dilemmas surrounding data training sets. — Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 These categories were meant to recognize different aspects of excellence in filmmaking. — Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 In the annals of Hitchcock history, this is probably most notable for being his first foray into Hollywood filmmaking. — Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for filmmaking

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First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of filmmaking was in 1912

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“Filmmaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/filmmaking. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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