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filmmaking

Filmmaking (noun) means the craft or business of producing movies. Example: “He studied filmmaking at university before directing his first feature.”

noun
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The craft or business of producing movies.
"He studied filmmaking at university before directing his first feature."

How to use filmmaking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe whole process of creating movies, from writing to shooting to editing.

Word forms

filmmakings plural

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Etymology

Formed from film plus making.

cinematography film-craft moviemaking the seventh art

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Frequently asked questions

What does “filmmaking” mean?

The word “filmmaking” means the craft or business of producing movies. In plain terms, the whole process of creating movies, from writing to shooting to editing.

How do you use “filmmaking” in a sentence?

Here is “filmmaking” used in a sentence: “He studied filmmaking at university before directing his first feature.”

What is another word for “filmmaking”?

Words with a similar meaning to “filmmaking” include cinematography, film-craft, moviemaking and the seventh art.

What part of speech is “filmmaking”?

“Filmmaking” is a noun.

Is “filmmaking” a common word?

“Filmmaking” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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