filmino
short film
noun feel-MEE-noh Rare
Origin: Diminutive of film (from English).
Also means
home movie
Usage Note
Filmino is a diminutive of film, used affectionately or slightly dismissively for a short or amateur film, such as a home video. The suffix -ino adds a sense of smallness or informality. In more neutral contexts, cortometraggio is the standard term for a short film.
Examples
"Abbiamo girato un filmino durante le vacanze."
Natural Translation
We shot a short film during the holidays.

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