The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word POST-PRODUCTION
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The straight part
We know that "phase of film-making" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case phase of film-making = post-production.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does POST-PRODUCTION mean?
POST-PRODUCTION noun- The stages of film (or audio) production happening between the actual filming (or recording) and the completed product.