Filmmaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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filmmaker

 

[ ˈfɪlmmeɪkər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.