film world; cinema world; movie industry
Refers to the film industry as a whole, including its people, business, and culture.
He is a famous director in the film world.
I check the latest news from the world of cinema.
芸能界 covers the entire entertainment world, including television and music, whereas 映画界 is specific to cinema.
Compound of 映画 (eiga, 'movie') and 界 (kai, 'world' or 'circle'), referring to the film industry or cinema community.