Filmmaker

/ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/ noun

A person who makes movies or films, including directors, producers, and other creative professionals.

Compound of 'film' (from German 'Film,' derived from Latin 'filum' meaning thread) and 'maker.' This is a modern coinage from the 20th century as cinema became a major art form.

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