Filmmaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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filmmaker
[ ˈfɪlmmeɪkər ]
professional
A filmmaker is a person who directs or produces movies for the cinema or television.
Synonyms
cinematographer, director, producer
Examples of usage
- The filmmaker won an award for Best Director at the film festival.
- She is a renowned filmmaker known for her unique storytelling style.
amateur
An amateur filmmaker is someone who creates films as a hobby or for personal enjoyment, without being a professional in the field.
Synonyms
amateur director, film enthusiast, indie filmmaker
Examples of usage
- He started out as an amateur filmmaker before gaining recognition for his short films.
- She is passionate about filmmaking and enjoys being an amateur filmmaker in her free time.
Translations
Translations of the word "filmmaker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cineasta
🇮🇳 फिल्म निर्माता
🇩🇪 Filmemacher
🇮🇩 pembuat film
🇺🇦 кінорежисер
🇵🇱 reżyser
🇯🇵 映画監督
🇫🇷 cinéaste
🇪🇸 cineasta
🇹🇷 film yapımcısı
🇰🇷 영화 제작자
🇸🇦 صانع أفلام
🇨🇿 filmař
🇸🇰 filmový tvorca
🇨🇳 电影制片人
🇸🇮 filmski ustvarjalec
🇮🇸 kvikmyndagerðarmaður
🇰🇿 фильм жасаушы
🇬🇪 ფილმების შემქმნელი
🇦🇿 film istehsalçısı
🇲🇽 cineasta
Word origin
The term 'filmmaker' originated in the early 20th century with the rise of the film industry. It is a combination of the words 'film' and 'maker', indicating someone who makes films. As the art of filmmaking evolved, the role of a filmmaker became more specialized, encompassing directors, producers, cinematographers, and other key creatives involved in the movie-making process.
See also: film, filming, filmmaking, filmography, films.