We are making a massive splash at Cine Gear LA Expo this year! On Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th, Filmmakers Academy is taking over the Universal Studios Lot for an exclusive weekend of high-octane, hands-on education.

Forget the standard, dry product demonstrations. We are delivering four major, completely free presentations led by world-class cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC. If you are in Los Angeles, we want to connect with you on the lot.

Here is the full schedule to help you plan your weekend. Space is strictly limited at each booth, so RSVP early to secure your spot!

DAY 01: FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH

1. The ASC | “Fix It In Prep” Book Signing

• Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PT
• Location: The ASC Booth #508, NY Backlot

Kick off the weekend by connecting with our team in the flesh. Come grab your copy of Shane’s nine-step script breakdown handbook, Fix It In Prep, and get it personally signed. This is a rare opportunity to get one-on-one time with Shane, talk shop, and hang out with the rest of the Filmmakers Academy crew right on the NY Backlot.

2. Nanlux | The Quality of Light Presentation

• Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT
• Location: Nanlux/Nanlite Booth #S3011, Stage 3
• RSVP: Click Here to RSVP

The acclaimed NAB Show presentation returns. Great lighting principles have remained unchanged for centuries. In this immersive session, Shane bridges the art history of light with modern cinematography. We are drawing a direct line from Rembrandt and Caravaggio to the seven foundational lighting positions used on set today.

Watch live demonstrations exploring everything from hard to soft light quality, along with budget-friendly DIY diffusion techniques. This is first-hand education taking you from concept to creation. Stick around afterward for a book signing and hands-on gear testing.

3. Hollyland | Inside The DP Cart: Wireless Communication

• Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PT
• Location: Hollyland Booth #507, NY Backlot
• RSVP: Click Here to RSVP

Effective communication is the bloodline of a successful film set. Based on our popular series Design Your DP Cart Like An ASC Cinematographer, Shane breaks down the strategic communication mastery that sets top-tier DPs apart.

Discover the exact, real-world workflows refined across multiple feature films and series. Furthermore, see exactly how the Hollyland Solidcom system operates as the nerve center for perfect crew coordination at the highest professional levels. This event concludes with a live Q&A, a book signing, and an exclusive raffle.

DAY 02: SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH

4. Blackmagic Design | The Next Camera Revolution

• Time: 11:25 AM – 12:15 PM PT (Doors open at 11:15 AM)
• Location: Steven Spielberg Theater
• RSVP: Click Here to RSVP

Fourteen years ago, Shane smuggled a DSLR onto a Navy SEAL base to shoot Act of Valor. That film kicked open the gates for independent filmmakers and permanently disrupted the studio system. Today, the next major revolution is here.

Shane puts the revolutionary Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF and PYXIS 12K through brutal over-and-under exposure torture tests, pushes frame rate limits to the edge, and scrutinizes skin tone rendering. We are pitting these systems directly against the industry titan cinema cameras. Join us for definitive, undeniable proof that elite image quality no longer requires a massive studio budget.

5. Nanlux | The Quality of Light Presentation

• Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PT
• Location: Nanlux/Nanlite Booth #S3011, Stage 3
• RSVP: Click Here to RSVP

If you missed Friday’s presentation, this is your second chance! We are firing back up for another deep dive into the art and craft of cinematic lighting. Join us for live, hands-on demonstrations, followed immediately by a final Fix It In Prep book signing and community meet-and-greet.

Join Us on the Lot

We have more announcements coming for additional engagements throughout the weekend. All of these presentations are completely free, but you must RSVP to guarantee your spot.

We want to meet you. Come elevate your craft, connect with our passionate community, and get the absolute most out of Cine Gear 2026. See you at Universal Studios!

To keep up-to-date on all of the latest with Filmmakers Academy, check out our Community and Calendar!

Disclaimer: These presentations are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Cine Gear LA Expo. Filmmakers Academy is an independent exhibitor presenting during the convention.