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 Melrose. Filmmakers Academy will be in attendance […]
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 the film industry in 2023 and […]
Picking the right backdrop for your scene is essential to create the perfect atmosphere and setting the right mood for your project. Rosco’s Academy Award® and Emmy® winning SoftDrop backdrops are a popular choice for filmmakers because of their versatility and practicality in delivering photo-realistic backgrounds. Their non-reflective surface, durability, ease of installation, and cost-effectiveness […]
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. Get to know our premium filmmaking podcasts and how to tune in to […]
Rafael Leyva specializes in feature films and focuses on capturing strong compelling stories on 35mm. In 2019 the International Cinematographers Guild of America named him as one of their Generation Next DPs. He has lensed for clients such as Disney Pictures, SONY Pictures, Netflix, FOX, NBC, Hallmark, Lifetime Channel Network, Syfy Channel Network, and many […]
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 Andriy Semenyuk spent part of 2022 traveling through […]
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 Center on Saturday, April 15, and continuing […]
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), Joaquin offers a helpful guiding hand for any […]
Let’s talk about on set eating habits. Production is a stressful time full of countless obstacles that filmmakers must face in order to make their day. Maintaining clean eating habits on a film set can be challenging due to the fast-paced, hectic nature of the work. During such trying times, our first inclination is to […]
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 All At Once. […]
Hair Department Head Camille Friend stops by Filmmakers Academy for the latest edition of Finding the Frame to talk about her illustrious career, work on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and her recent Oscar nomination for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling. WATCH FINDING THE FRAME WITH CAMILLE FRIEND Watch an excerpt from the interview with […]
This LA Rental House Field Guide will help new filmmakers shine a light on properly interacting with our industry’s front line. Say you just landed in sunny Los Angeles and you’re ready to launch your filmmaking career. Whether you begin in production or as a camera tech, you need to understand rental house etiquette. That […]
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