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A Complete List of Oscar Nominees
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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…
New Musicbed Podcast
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New Musicbed Podcast Series

RED V-RAPTOR LUT Livestream presented by Filmmakers Academy
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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
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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…
FA x Musicbed Challenge Winners
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MAKE IT EPIC 2.0 Challenge Winners

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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…
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Live Online Commercial Directing Masterclass

Make It Epic Challenge 2.0 - Filmmakers Academy and Musicbed
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MAKE IT EPIC CHALLENGE 2.0

MasterClass versus Filmmakers Academy: Which is Better?
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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
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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?
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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…
2022 5DayDeal Bundle
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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…
Filmmakers Academy and British Cinematographer Collaboration

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…
Chewed Gum Documentary - Alana Maiello looking up at the Mormon temple
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“Chewed Gum” Documentary Seeks Finishing Funds with DocLands

At its best, the value of documentary filmmaking allows filmmakers to bring an important subject to light in order to enact change for the betterment of the world. That’s what makes the documentary feature film Chewed Gum so prescient. It’s a film that follows the personal story of Alana Maiello,…
Filmmakers Academy App and Features

Filmmakers Academy App & Features

There’s much to love about Filmmakers Academy from our amazing team of mentors to our highly produced content that helps make filmmakers become better in various filmmaking subjects. But it’s our amazing Filmmakers Academy app that allows members to really get the most out of our content, community,…
Live RED V-RAPTOR Demo with Shane Hurlbut, ASC
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Live RED V-RAPTOR Demo w/ Shane Hurlbut ASC

RED's V-RAPTOR is now available and the world of cinematography will never be the same. Filmmakers everywhere can finally sink their teeth into RED Digital Cinema’s new flagship camera system – the RED DSMC3 V-RAPTOR 8K VV. Cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC joins RED on Friday, April 28, at 2:00…
Jessica Chastain recognizes suicide awareness in impassioned Oscars speech
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Jessica Chastain recognizes mental health awareness in impassioned Oscars speech

“For any of you out there who do in fact feel hopeless or alone,” said Jessica Chastain in her Oscar-winning speech for the role of the titular televangelist in The Eyes of Tammy Faye, “I just want you to know that you're unconditionally loved for the uniqueness that is you." Jessica Chastain…
Filmmakers Win BIG with Musicbed Challenge 2022
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Filmmakers Win BIG with Musicbed Challenge 2022

Musicbed makes it possible to pair the right music with your film and video projects. Whether you’re searching for the ideal score for your feature film or need a song for a commercial or video essay, Musicbed works with talented artists who create original music. In fact, the music-licensing company…
The 36th Annual ASC Awards: A Celebration of Cinematography
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The 36th Annual ASC Awards: A Celebration of Cinematography

The 2022 ASC Awards ceremony kicked off with a bang – as it was the first time in over two years that the ASC Clubhouse hosted an in-person event. The entire event was made possible by the ASC Awards Committee and Chair Chuck Minsky and hosted by the very talented Debbie Allen.  Over 600 attendees…
Filmmakers Academy 2022 Roadmap

Filmmakers Academy 2022 Roadmap

Make 2022 the year you master your craft with the best online filmmaking courses. Never before has it been easier to learn directly from filmmaking professionals and grow in your filmmaking discipline.  Every filmmaking course and lesson is streamable on your smartphone, tablet, computer, and smart…
Filmmakers Academy Our Favorite Black Friday Deals 2021

Our Favorite Black Friday Deals

There’s no better time in the year to score big on huge savings than Black Friday weekend and Cyber Monday (which has expanded into an entire week!). Like a good filmmaker, you’ve waited all year for this moment, so now you can get what you need for a fraction of the cost. That’s why we at Filmmakers…

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