Simply a great platform to learn on.
Great tutorials and expert opinion from career filmmakers.
Detron Phillips, FA Member
Gain a competitive edge, elevate your skills, and unlock new opportunities in the film industry.
Your membership goes where you go. Instantly pull up lighting diagrams on your tablet, review a lens test on your phone, or check a pre-call checklist from any device, right when you need it most.
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40k+ Members Served
Serious progress requires a serious commitment. Select your all-access plan below and get the structured training, direct mentorship, and professional network you need to succeed.
3 month membership
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12 month membership
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1 month membership
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LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
Pay Once. Own Your Education Forever.
Pay once for permanent access to everything Filmmakers Academy has to offer—every course, coaching session, and community connection, forever.
Student & Military Discount
Get 50% Off on Annual Premium Membership.
To redeem your discount, simply email a copy of your valid Student ID (with a current class schedule) or your Military ID to our team at alix@filmmakersacademy.com
Karl Whinnery
Trustpilot Review
Amazing education and community for film makers.
Loads of content, access to professionals at all positions who work on Hollywood productions, commercial teams, etc. The community has incredibly talented people involved and people are active.
Jim Kappel
Trustpilot
The academy is Worth every penny.
These instructors are top of their field and share a wealth of knowledge. The annual membership is worth every penny.
John Morgan
No Film School
"Filmmakers Academy provides both a wide breadth and depth of information from a range of experts. From online presentations to the archives, committed persons can find techniques and inspiration to improve in their chosen career. Most members are willing to network and share to elevate other members for the good of all."
A deep library of premium courses and career paths, direct access to mentors through live coaching, and a thriving global community with exclusive events—all updated monthly.
We take you on set with us in over 40 premium courses covering every key department, from cinematography to producing. You get step-by-step lessons, downloadable checklists we actually use, and practical demos that bridge the gap from theory to reality. Download them, watch them anywhere, and stay sharp with new releases every month.
Break through your creative plateaus. Our live Spotlight Coaching Sessions are designed to get you unstuck, providing personalized feedback and career guidance from top industry professionals. Submit your shots, edits, or plans, join the live Q&A, and get the specific, actionable notes you need to move your project—and your career—forward.
This is where the real work happens off-set. Our private community is a vibrant hub of pros from 96+ countries. It's where you'll find your next collaborator, land a gig from the job boards, and get the honest feedback you need to grow. Join the regular networking calls, ask your podcast questions—this is your network, activated.
Our full podcast catalog gives you access to deep dives with top cinematographers, directors, and producers. Hear real on-set breakdowns, get unfiltered career advice, and learn the workflow tips that separate the pros. Stream every episode of shows like The Inner Circle Podcast and Finding the Frame, complete with transcripts and offline playback.
We built our Career Paths to give you the structure we wish we'd had. Each path—whether it's for Camera Operating or Directing—is the exact sequence of lessons we'd give a protégé to build their skills from the ground up. Follow the steps, master the craft, and earn a Certificate of Completion that proves you're ready for the real world.
Engage with mentors and peers in live virtual seminars and interactive Q&As, available from anywhere in the world. Then, join us for exclusive in-person meetups with mentors like Shane Hurlbut, often hosted wherever their professional film projects take them.
When you commit to your craft, we commit more to you. The Annual Membership is your key to our most exclusive, industry-focused benefits.
Premium Masterclasses
Flagship on-set sessions, featuring deep dives, scene breakdowns, and downloadable plans from top pros.
B & H EDU Advantage Program
Save 10-50% on essential gear from the industry's top brands—including Canon, Sony, and Sekonic.
The FA Shadow Program
Get exclusive, on-set experience with professional mentors to accelerate your film career.
Become a member and gain exclusive access to hundreds of hours of high-quality educational content released monthly, personalized coaching sessions with industry experts, and a vibrant global community of filmmakers.
Got a question, an idea, or just need some help navigating the platform? Shoot an email to our customer care team at customercare@filmmakersacademy.com
Filmmakers Academy is a versatile, premium online filmmaking platform that unlocks a whole new realm of educational possibilities for creatives. We teach you what you don’t learn in film school and blend that with on-set Hollywood training into one unique educational experience for both professionals and aspiring visual creatives.
All premium memberships include unlimited access to all of our regularly updated courses, lessons, career paths, training videos, and downloadable resources, as well as entry to our platform and community. Premium membership also grants access to monthly Spotlight group coaching sessions with industry professionals, in-person and virtual networking events, and special discounts from our partners and sponsors.
Premium Masterclasses
1-month membership and 3-month membership differ from 12-month membership and Lifetime membership with premium masterclasses. Due to the cost of production, premium masterclasses are exclusive to 12-month and Lifetime members.
*NOTE: However, premium masterclasses are available to purchase separately from membership.
Lifetime Membership
What Lifetime membership includes over the 12-month membership, other than just one-lifetime payment, is one 1-hour coaching call with Shane Hurlbut, ASC.
Free Membership
Filmmakers Academy invites anyone who creates an account into Filmmakers Academy’s community and platform with limited access to free content like demos and podcasts.
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Anyone can download the app and create an account:
· App Store
· Google Play
· Roku Channel Store
Filmmakers Academy goes beyond standard tutorials to offer comprehensive Career Paths and deep-dive technical training across the entire production spectrum. Our curriculum is designed to take you from fundamental skills to professional mastery in:
Core Production: Cinematography, Directing, Lighting, and Grip & Electric.
Camera Department: Camera Assisting (1st & 2nd AC) and DIT Workflows.
Post-Production: Color Correction, Editing, and Workflow Management.
The Business of Filmmaking: We also provide essential training on the "soft skills" required to build a sustainable career, including bidding, networking, set etiquette, and freelance business strategy.
Whether you need to master a specific camera system or learn how to bid on a commercial, our library covers both the art and the business of the industry.
Yes, absolutely. Our platform is fully optimized for mobile web browsers, ensuring a high-quality, responsive streaming experience on Safari, Chrome, and other standard browsers. You can access your dashboard and pick up exactly where you left off without installing anything.
However, for the most streamlined experience, we recommend the Filmmakers Academy App. While the browser works great, the app (available on iOS and Android) offers a dedicated workspace designed specifically for mobile. It allows for faster navigation and easier access to your Career Paths, making it the perfect pocket reference tool when you are on set or on the go.
· App Store
· Google Play
· Roku Channel Store
Please contact Customer Service by sending an email to customercare@hurlbutvisuals.com or by phone at 747-999-5321.
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