# filming

/ˈfɪɫmɪŋ/ (US) · /fˈɪlmɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/filming
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. the process of making a movie

noun · CEFR B1

the act of recording a movie or video.

For teachers: the activity or period of recording cinematographic or video footage. Uncountable in this sense.

- The filming of the new action movie took place in the city centre last week.
- Filming was delayed for several hours due to an unexpected thunderstorm that made outdoor recording impossible.

Usage: Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to a specific project.

## Examples

- The filming of the new movie starts tomorrow morning.
- Heavy rain in the valley delayed the filming of the outdoor scenes for several days.
- While the script was finalized months ago, the actual filming required a massive logistical effort to coordinate hundreds of extras and period-accurate costumes.

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