How do you break into the film industry? How do you move from learning the theory to actually doing the work on a professional set? It’s the classic Catch-22: you need experience to get hired, but you need to get hired to gain experience. At Filmmakers Academy, we understand this challenge deeply, which is why […]
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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 just about online courses – it’s about connecting […]
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 Group Coaching session with director and executive producer […]
In this episode of the Inner Circle Podcast, Shane Hurlbut, ASC and Lydia Hurlbut welcome a man of many talents, George Billinger, for an inspiring conversation. The legendary Steadicam operator and camera operator opens up about his unconventional journey from firefighting to becoming a sought-after filmmaker. Shane and George Billinger have worked together on multiple […]
The multi-talented Rudy Mancuso visits the Filmmakers Academy studio to discuss his directorial debut, Música. Premiering at the esteemed South by Southwest Film Festival and now available for audiences to experience on Amazon Prime Video, Música marks a significant landmark in Rudy’s creative journey. This episode is co-chaired by Lydia Hurlbut, Brendan Sweeney, and, of […]