Served 40,000+ Filmmakers
in 96 Countries
Served 40,000+
Filmmakers in 96 Countries
Filmmaking courses, direct mentorship, and professional network to succeed on any set, studio or indie.
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WHY FILMMAKERS ACADEMY
Filmmakers Academy is trusted by film industry professionals and proudly partnered with the brands they rely on every day…
Robert Hardy
No Film School
“I’m not sure about the rest of you, but this is the type of educational hub that I’ve been waiting for since the day I first picked up a camera.”
Ray Taylor
Director, FA Member
“I've worked more in the last 2 weeks than I have in the last 6 months because of Filmmakers Academy.”
Hrvoje Bazina, ASBH
Cinematographer, FA Member
"Filmmakers Academy is the reason I dropped out of film school. This is a trusted resource of industry professionals teaching you how to work on high level sets. You can't find this content anywhere else."
“The platform will allow artisans and filmmakers to unlock a whole new realm of educational possibilities for creatives.”
"Filmmaking education not found anywhere else. Put simply: I haven't seen this type of content available online fore."
Our Career Paths are curated roadmaps of lessons and quizzes—from cinematography to directing—to build lasting skills, earn Certificates of Completion, and gain the confidence for any set.
It takes more than just raw talent. We've built a proven ecosystem for career growth based on three essential pillars: World-Class Content, Direct Coaching from mentors, and a Global Community of peers and professionals.
Learn filmmaking from the industry's best with a 1,000+ hour library of professional courses, masterclasses, and career roadmaps.
Get live monthly feedback and career advice directly from the working professionals who are actively shaping the industry today.
Connect with a global network of filmmakers to build relationships, find collaborators, and get hired.
We create set-ready professionals by delivering a direct pipeline of current, field-tested techniques from our active mentors on today's film sets.
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Learn the Skills that Get You Hired
Build the deep-seated skills and confidence you need to bring any vision to life across various film departments.
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Deep Dives with Premium Masterclasses
Immerse yourself in the signature techniques and philosophies that define the work of top-tier filmmakers.
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Get Real Answers from Working Pros
Get direct feedback from pros like Shane Hurlbut, ASC, in live coaching sessions that accelerate your growth.
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Gain Real-World Experience
Bridge the gap from learning to earning with the FA Shadow Program's exclusive on-set experience that gets you hired.
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The Gear Advantage
Save 10-50% on essential gear from top brands like Canon, Sony, and Sekonic with exclusive B&H Student discounts.
6.
Find Your Crew, Land the Gig
Build your career on relationships in our Community, where you'll find your crew, get feedback, and land your next gig.
Go beyond theory and learn what it actually takes to succeed. Our mentors, including Shane Hurlbut, ASC, David Cole, and Jamee Ranta, share the field-tested techniques, on-set tips, and hard-won career advice that you can apply immediately.
Build deep-seated skills with real-world training you can download for use in remote locations. Follow structured learning paths and capture every key insight with timestamped Video Notes.
Imagine having the combined knowledge of an entire professional film crew, anytime you needed it.
...and much more. Unlock the complete ecosystem designed to build your film career.
Take something ordinary and make it extraordinary, be obsessed with the subtleties, then finish with an unstoppable work ethic.
Our global community is your on-demand crew, your sounding board, and your support system. It's a place to share your work for honest feedback, find your next collaborator in our private forums, and discover real job opportunities, 24/7.
Stream your courses anytime, whether you’re on set mid-production or learning on your own schedule with the Filmmakers Academy app.
Every professional has a turning point. For many of our members, this is it. The exclusive FA Shadow Program is where theory becomes practice and a student becomes a colleague. As an Annual or Lifetime Member (18+), you can apply for the chance to learn from the masters and prove you're ready for the call sheet.
These filmmakers were once where you are: skilled and ambitious, but looking for the path forward. Hear in their own words how the right tools and a dedicated community made all the difference.
Justin Snyder
Antonio Aparicio Ferrer
I have been suscribed to Shane’s classes since his previous site, and I have learn tons of useful tips, knowledge and profesional etiquette. Simply the best way to learn filmmaking if you are far from a film school, or to grow as a filmmaker.
Justin Snyder
Tiziano Mammana
This is something I've been looking for, for years
At first, I was hesitant to invest, but Alexander’s mentorship proved to be a game-changer. His guidance is focused and practical, equipping you with all the tools you need to build your brand, improve sales, and elevate your value as a professional. Thanks to this course, I’ve grown my packages from $1,500 to $4,500—and I’m still scaling! Also his community it's amazing! Sharing wins, bad or good experiences, helping each other with email, sales calls with difficult clients, offering work for 2nd or lead shooters during the wedding season, etc. There is always someone ready to help 24/7. The more you apply what you learn, the more inquiries and sales you’ll generate. Without a doubt, *Wedding Filmmaker Mastery* is worth every penny. I highly recommend it to anyone serious about taking their wedding filmmaking career to the next level.
Jordan Hurd
One of the best educational apps for filmmaking
"I love the breadth of content available on the app, both in video and print. One excellent feature is the categories per career type, I.e. editor, camera assistant, producer. To me, this is one of the best educational apps for filmmakers on the market."
Justin Snyder
Sébastien
I love the powerful information we receive from FA.
I love the information we are receiving from FA. I learn everyday, making my passion for cinematography growing daily. I strongly recommend it to anyone who love cinematography & filmmaking to become a member. I live in a country where the industry is none existent, thanks to FA I get to develop my knowledge & my love for this amazing industry. My dream would be to do an internship in L.A. Thank you FA for everything you do. You guys rock.
Zhibo Lai
The goto source for professional, high quality filmmaking education. Love the fact that this is made up of working industry pro that can teach you the tips and tools and techniques that working professionals are using. On top, it's a great networking resources and a means to build you your film community.
Cayla Jordan
I enjoy all of the insider information this app provides as well as the community building.
Justin Snyder
Phil Pritchard
One of the best Online Film Courses there is...but the coup-de-grace is the personal element. Tutorials and networking sessions with Shane and his highly skilled industry family. After a career as actor/director I was too old to go 'back' to Film School and preferred something I could do in conjunction with 'real world' practice. This is it.
Edmund
The Course who can change your business and your life!
For someone who's been attending different industry events, masterclasses, consuming a lot of content - The Filmmakers Academy really stands out. The production quality, the amount of categories, topics, the level of the mentors and teachers is unlike anything you can find online elsewhere. This is something I've been looking for, for years. Very grateful to have access to such expertise. I can’t say enough good things about *Wedding Filmmaker Mastery* and Alexander Ma. Alexander and his team provided me with invaluable professional knowledge and a clear approach to wedding filmmaking. From strategies, marketing, and social media to ads, editing, and more, the course covers everything you need to succeed.
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