filmmaker
word
/ˈfɪɫˌmeɪkɝ/
/fˈɪlmeɪkɐ/
Definition
A filmmaker is a person who creates films or movies, often being involved in directing, producing, or writing them.
Usage & Nuances
'Filmmaker' can refer to anyone involved in making movies, especially independent or creative films, not just directors. It's slightly more formal and broad than 'director'. Common collocations: 'independent filmmaker', 'award-winning filmmaker'.
Spanish: cineasta - director de cinePortuguese (BR): cineasta - realizador de filmesPortuguese (PT): cineasta - realizadorChinese (Simplified): 电影制作人 - 电影导演Chinese (Traditional): 電影製作人 - 電影導演Hindi: फिल्म निर्माता - फ़िल्मकारArabic: صانع أفلام - مخرج أفلامBengali: চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাতা - চলচ্চিত্রকারRussian: кинорежиссёр - кинематографистJapanese: 映画製作者 - 映画監督Vietnamese: nhà làm phimKorean: 영화 제작자 - 영화인Turkish: film yapımcısı - sinemacıUrdu: فلم ساز - فلم ساز (ہدایتکار/پروڈیوسر)Indonesian: pembuat film - sineas
Example Sentences
My cousin wants to be a filmmaker when he grows up.
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The filmmaker won an award for her new movie.
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He started out as an actor but became a filmmaker after a few years.
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As an independent filmmaker, she has to handle everything herself.
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Steven Spielberg is a famous filmmaker.
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Many young filmmakers are using smartphones to shoot their first movies now.
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