Filmmaking

Filmmaking or film production, is the process of creating a motion picture. Traditionally filmmaking is thought of as a process specific for the creation of feature films, however its iconic methodology has been used in the creation of other types of filmed products including movies and episodic series for streaming and network broadcasting, commercials and advertisements, animations, music videos, documentaries. It involves a number of distinct stages, including an initial story idea or commission, followed by screenwriting, casting, pre-production, shooting, sound recording, post-production, and screening the finished product before an audience, which may result in a film release distribution and exhibition.

Extends: Filmmaking, [Cinematic techniques](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Cinematic techniques), [Film production](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Film production), Cinematography, [Film and video technology](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Film and video technology)