
Cine Gear LA Expo 2023 Field Guide
The Cine Gear Expo has served as a launchpad for filmmaking equipment and advancements since 1996. As filmmaking professionals, it’s the ideal setting to get your hands on gear, learn about new services, and network with your peers.
This year, Cine Gear returns to Paramount Pictures Studios on…

Plan Your Filmmaking Lifestyle for Success with Lydia Hurlbut


Filmmakers Academy Features Premium Filmmaking Podcasts
Filmmakers Academy presents three of the film industry’s most unique and reliable podcasts for professionals who work behind the camera. They explore the latest trends, interview industry leaders, and offer leadership and lifestyle guidance tailored to fit the specific needs of filmmakers.
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NAB 2023 Field Guide
NAB 2023 turns 100 this year! To celebrate the Centennial of one of the best filmmaking tradeshows on the planet, let’s gush over the spectacular innovations filmmakers can expect! The NAB Show’s tagline says it all, “Where Content Comes to Life.”
Kicking off at the Las Vegas Convention…


Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast now available at Filmmakers Academy
The Hollywood Editing Mentor Podcast is now available on Filmmakers Academy to All Access members! Hollywood Editing Mentor (HEM) is a series dedicated to working and aspiring film editors who want to break into the industry. Hosted by Hollywood editor Joaquin Elizondo (Narcos: Mexico and Dark Winds),…


Complete List of Oscar Nominees 2023
It’s the most spectacular time of the movie-making year! The 2023 Oscar season has begun and the nominees are fresh off the presses. As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences prepares to roll out the red carpet for the 95th Academy Awards this March, the industry buzz fills publications and…


Creating LUTs with ASC Cinematographer: RED RAPTOR
Just last year RED debuted its new flagship camera system, the DSMC3 V-RAPTOR 8K VV. The RAPTOR is not only the most powerful digital camera on the market to date, but it opens the possibilities for how cinematographers craft their imagery. Previously, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC partnered with…

Holiday Deals for Filmmakers 2022
Happy holidays! Whether you seek the ideal gift for that filmmaker in your life or are yourself a filmmaker in pursuit of the best filmmaking deals, you’re in the right place.
We’re rolling off Black Friday and Cyber Monday and into the holiday season. The bottom line is some deals dissolved…


Best Black Friday Deals for Filmmakers 2022
Lights! Camera! Savings! Black Friday and Cyber Week is the time of year when filmmakers can score huge savings for the tools and resources they need to succeed. Let’s face it, film gear by its very nature is not cheap. This is why the discerning filmmaker habitually waits for this 10-day stretch of…



Filmmakers Academy vs MasterClass Review: Which is Best for Filmmakers?
More filmmakers than ever before are turning to online resources to learn from the masters. But what platform delivers the most comprehensive experience with real-world techniques and knowledge?
Both platforms include instructors that are leaders in the film industry. MasterClass, for example, furnishes…

Top 5 Filmmakers Academy Courses & Lessons
Whether you’re trying to learn filmmaking free from a classroom or want to build upon what you’ve learned in film school, Filmmakers Academy is your best bet for real-life knowledge from industry experts. We give you the kind of practical education that you just won’t find from other online filmmaking…

Is Filmmakers Academy worth it?
There are more ways to learn the art of filmmaking at this moment than ever before. While film school is still one of the best ways to network and learn the fundamentals, nothing beats on-the-job experience.
Filmmakers Academy bridges the gap between the fundamentals and real-world experience. In…

What’s in the 2022 5DayDeal?
It’s that time of year again! That’s right, the 5DayDeal is back and better than ever, featuring three bundles with nearly 35 amazing filmmaking products and services for one super low price.
If you’re new to one of the best annual deals for filmmakers, 5DayDeal allows your favorite filmmaking…

British Cinematographer Features Filmmakers Academy Lessons
British Cinematographer is famous for uniting cinematographers from around the world. Now Europe’s best cinematography publication’s readers will also benefit from Filmmakers Academy lessons. This year, Filmmakers Academy joined forces with British Cinematographer to provide 24/7 educational resources…