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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…
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.
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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.
Not ready for full membership? Pick individual masterclasses, 1:1 coaching sessions, and curated gear to suit your needs.
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