The Filmmaker’s Social Media Playbook: 7 Essential Tips
Hey there, filmmakers! I’m your friendly social media expert, Kyra Hurlbut, and I'm ready to help you navigate the exciting world of online platforms. More specifically, let's talk about something that's as essential to your career as a well-crafted script: social media.
I know, I know. For some…
Film School Dropout to Hollywood DP
Film school didn't quite cut it for Hrvoje Bazina. Like many aspiring filmmakers, he found a gap between academic theory and the practical skills needed to thrive on a professional film set. But his path took a turn when he discovered Filmmakers Academy, a platform that would change the trajectory of…
Filmmakers Academy Events & Mentorship Opportunities
Here at Filmmakers Academy, we believe in fostering a supportive community where you can learn from the industry's best. And the best part? These filmmaking events and opportunities just might be happening right in your own backyard!
MEET THE MENTORS BRINGING FILMMAKING TO YOU
Filmmakers Academy isn't…
Member Networking Guide 2024
We're thrilled you joined our recent Filmmakers Academy Networking Event! Networking events can be a goldmine for aspiring filmmakers, but maximizing your experience requires intention and follow-through.
This guide equips you with everything you need to turn fleeting introductions into lasting connections…
Filmmakers Spotlight Coaching: Action Leads To Opportunity
Imagine this scenario: you attend a Spotlight group coaching session, ask some insightful questions, and within two weeks, you're working on more projects than you have in the past two months! That's exactly what happened to Filmmakers Academy member Ray Taylor after participating in our recent Spotlight…
Where Famous Filmmakers Went to Film School
Film School comes in all shapes and sizes, some as institutional titans and others in the form of collegiate electives, collectives, film mentorships, and online film education programs.
We all know that moment — the one when we realized we wanted to be a filmmaker! The next step isn’t so easy.…
How To Start Your Startup with STRADA
The journey of launching a successful startup is neither easy nor simple. But with the right direction, the payoff can be absolutely groundbreaking. If only there was a resource out there that could help you start your startup business and scale it for long-term success. Oh, wait, there is!
Together…
One Filmmaking App to Rule Them All – Filmmakers Academy
The days of endlessly searching for reliable educational filmmaking videos are over with the Filmmakers Academy app!
Let’s face it, the internet is oversaturated with content — and most of it is from independent sources outside the film industry. This isn’t really optimal for filmmakers who…
How AI Video Tools Are Changing the Film Industry 2023
AI has made remarkable strides in recent years, impacting various industries and changing how we live and work. With its uncanny ability to reshape itself around cutting-edge technology, the film industry has already begun its fusion with AI tools.
You might not believe how AI video tools are changing…
Documentary Filmmaking in a War Zone: Wounded Land
The inherent challenges documentary filmmakers face are magnified in a war zone. Most filmmakers contend with gear limitations, lack of power sources, and recording usable sound. But consider all that while moving through the rubble of a liberated town that was halfway leveled just days before.
Filmmaker…
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…
Oscars Winners 2023
The Oscars 2023 was one for the books! The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood shined like the brightest star in the sky this past Sunday night. With the dust finally settling after yet another year of movie-making, one thing is certain. No one had a bigger night than the filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere…
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…
Rom-Coms Rebound with Streaming Services
There was a time when romantic comedies used to dominate theaters. From Annie Hall to Love Actually, Rom-Coms stood out as one of the central pillars of movie genres. Within the past few years, however, the Rom-Com fell to the wayside of big-budget blockbusters and Oscar-bait movies. Fortunately, streaming…
36th Annual ASC Awards: 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…
Digital Identity and the Future of Acting
Acting in the digital age places actors in a unique position. Actors have long adapted alongside technological innovations in order to further perfect the illusion of cinema. Advances like green screen technology and special effects transformed the industry over the past 30 years. Now, it would appear…