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SpeedyG Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Do or make a film?
Can we use both verbs? If so, is there a difference? Make seems more natural to me, but I'm not sure.
Thanks in advance
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George Lucas made a series of films about an evil empire and some courageous rebels fighting for freedom.
- George Lucas made a series of films about an evil empire and some courageous rebels fighting for freedom.
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George Lucas made a series of films about an evil empire and some courageous rebels fighting for freedom.
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What about actors? Can we say they make films too (when they play a role in a film)?
E.g. Brad Pitt likes to make films in Los Angeles.
Can we also use do in this sense?
E.g. Brad Pitt likes to make films in Los Angeles.
Can we also use do in this sense?
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"Make a film" is what the producer or director does. They also edit and produce a film.
If you are a one-man film-maker, you are the director, cameraman, editor and producer.
He won a prize for film-making.
If you just act a role in the film, you are not making the film.
If you are a one-man film-maker, you are the director, cameraman, editor and producer.
He won a prize for film-making.
If you just act a role in the film, you are not making the film.
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