nounplural noun film industries

• The area of commercial activity concerned with the production and distribution of films.

  ‘Emma works in the film industry’

  More example sentences

  • ‘the relationship between the US, UK, and European film industries’
  • ‘Greater economic incentives for the local film industry were provided.’
  • ‘The film industry was in need of new strategies for earning revenue.’
  • ‘She came West to pursue a career in art while working in production in the film industry.’
  • ‘Edison left the film industry in 1918, at a time when the Hollywood infrastructure was beginning to solidify.’
  • ‘We sat down and asked him a bunch of random questions about his creative career in the horror film industry.’
  • ‘Just a few years ago, economic recession virtually brought Asian film industries to their knees.’
  • ‘Unlike film industries elsewhere, Bollywood has never been funded by the state.’
  • ‘Like the music and film industries, the adult-entertainment industry has grappled with digital piracy.’
  • ‘What personal reflections can you offer regarding the current state of the feature film industry in Hong Kong?’
  • ‘There are many exhibitions, festivals, markets, and events that have been developed specifically for the film industry.’