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Annual Membership
Invest in yourself. This is the time.
Everything inside FA is built to get you working. This isn't passive learning. Every resource is designed to move your career forward. The Annual Membership unlocks everything and takes it to the next level.
What's included in your Annual Membership
Career Paths. Masterclasses. B&H EDU Advantage. Shadow Program. Access it all.
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Career Paths
8 structured roadmaps. Every path ends with a Certificate of Completion.
Annual Only
Premium Masterclasses
Mastery-level training led by the best in the industry. The full catalog, unlocked.
Annual Only
B&H EDU Advantage
10 to 50% off gear from 300+ top brands including Canon, Sony, and Sekonic. 450,000+ items.
Annual Only
Shadow Program
Go on set with industry professionals. The only program of its kind. It has launched careers.
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Career Paths
Your dedicated roadmap in.
Every Career Path is hand built by Shane Hurlbut, ASC and our team to give you the clearest possible path to a working career. Finish one and earn a Certificate of Completion — the same one members have used to get training reimbursed and prove their skills to new employers.
$5,179
Combined value of all 8 Career Paths. Included in your Annual Membership.
✓ Certificate of Completion on every path
All 8 career paths included
Annual Members Only
Inside the Masterclass Library.
Flagship on-set sessions led by renowned filmmakers sharing their wisdom and real creative process. Mastery-level expertise in camera, directing, lighting, motion picture film, and more. Perspectives that would take years of set experience to build.
All masterclasses included with annual
$1,060
Combined value of the full Masterclass Library. Unlocked with Annual Membership.
Annual Members Only
The Shadow Program.
The only filmmaking initiative of its kind. Get on real sets with working professionals across narrative, commercial, and music video productions.
Hands-On Experience
Set etiquette, workflows, and production culture. You learn by being in it.
Direct Mentorship
Observe working pros, ask questions, and get real feedback as you go.
Career Access
Make connections with industry professionals who can open real doors.
High-Level Exposure
From Company 3 color sessions to studio lot productions. Access few ever receive.
Community
A private channel with fellow Shadow Members. Support, feedback, a tight network.
Opportunity
Shadow members have been invited to pitch original concepts. If chosen, you direct it with a professional crew.
Community
What Members Say.
★★★★★
"I used to watch tutorials at my job, hoping to learn more about lighting and camera. Then I joined Filmmakers Academy and within weeks, I was on set in Santa Barbara with a real crew. This platform turned me from a viewer into a working filmmaker."
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Keely Liles
Director / DP
★★★★★
"I didn't go to film school. FA became my film school. I had no resources where I lived, but after taking the Movi courses, I became the go-to AC on set. FA gave me the skills and confidence to stand out."
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Mark Valentin
1st AC
★★★★★
"The best investment I've made in 8 years of filmmaking. I've done other programs but nothing compares. This isn't just content. It's mentorship, community, and real set access. I got responses to comments in minutes, and met people who now work with me on jobs."
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Carla Mejia
DP / Camera Op
★★★★★
"I joined for one course. I stayed because it changed my career. I found Shane's night cinematography video on YouTube, needed more, so I signed up. What I found was an entire community and library that helped me grow way beyond that one project. Years later, I'm still here and still leveling up."
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Christian Donahoe
DP
40,000+ Filmmakers. 96 Countries.
This isn't just education. It's a career decision.
The Annual Membership is the best return on your investment — you get it all. Career Paths, Masterclasses, B&H gear discounts, and on-set experience with industry professionals. This is one of the rare moments it goes on sale.
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*This promotion is for new members only. Annual Membership automatically renews yearly and can be canceled anytime. B&H EDU Advantage and Shadow Member Program are exclusive to Annual and Lifetime Members. Offer valid in USD only.
