1,000+ hours of professional film making courses. Interactive monthly coaching. A worldwide network of 40,000+ filmmakers. Everything you need to stay at the forefront of your craft—skills taken from those revolutionizing filmmaking.
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Content, coaching, and community—all in one place.
1,000+ training videos — from lighting to color grading. New content every month so you're always ahead of the curve.
Monthly live group coaching — bring your real projects. Direct feedback from working industry pros, not professors.
Your people are here. Share work, post jobs, find collaborators, and learn from filmmakers at every level — worldwide.
Taught exclusively by active professionals bringing real-world experience directly from the set.
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Real People, Real Success Stories 👉 Filmmakers Academy has been instrumental in helping countless individuals turn their filmmaking dreams into reality. Our members have utilized our platform’s extensive resources and direct access to industry mentors to build successful careers. If you’re serious about pursuing your career goals, Filmmakers Academy offers the support you need to succeed.
I've worked more in the last 2 weeks than I have in the last 6 months because of Filmmakers Academy.
Filmmakers Academy is the reason I dropped out of film school. This is a trusted resource of industry professionals teaching you how to work on high-level sets. You can't find this content anywhere else.
One of the best educational apps for filmmakers on the market. The categories by career type — editor, camera assistant, producer — is unlike anything else available online.
"I'm not sure about the rest of you, but this is the type of educational hub
I've been waiting for since the day I first picked up a camera."
— Robert Hardy, No Film School
Tap into the practical, real-world instruction necessary to book bigger jobs and command the set. Start free — upgrade when you're ready.
CONNECT + FIND FILM JOBS ONLINE
Great cinema isn't built in isolation. Join a global crew of working professionals where you can crew up, share on-set photos, and pitch your next project. Tap into a collective of visual storytellers who are actively executing on set, day in and day out.
The industry moves fast, and your craft needs to evolve with it. A premium membership delivers technical film education monthly, personalized coaching from active mentors, and the exact community support you need to book jobs and tackle complex productions.
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ON-SET FILMMAKING TECHNIQUES
Skip the guesswork. Quickly reference specific lighting setups, complex camera builds, and color grading workflows exactly when you need them on the day.
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Secure unlimited, lifelong access to everything the Academy offers. From studying advanced filmmaking techniques to expanding your film career opportunities through our network, this is an investment for creators dedicated to the permanent pursuit of cinema.
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Filmmakers Academy mentors are active leaders in the film industry.
Shane Hurlbut, ASC
Cinematographer
Jordan Brady
Producer & Director
Jamee Ranta
Producer
David Cole
Lead Colorist
Justin Jones
Cinematographer
Derek Edwards
1st Assistant Camera
Joaquin Elizondo
Editor
Sherri Kauk
Cinematographer
Lydia Hurlbut
Lifestyle & Wellness Coach
Derek Johnson
Colorist & DIT
Chris Herr
Camera Op & Gimbal Tech
Jason Robbins
Camera Op & Gimbal Tech
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By starting a free account, you gain entrance into a community of filmmakers, some networking opportunities, podcasts, and limited content. No payment needed.
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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.
Filmmakers Academy offers three membership tiers: FA Premium 12-Month Membership, Premium 3-Month Membership, and Premium 1-Month Membership.
Annual and Monthly All Access enjoy unlimited access to all of our regularly updated courses, and lessons, access to downloadable resources, and our Career Paths feature that includes Cinematography, Directing, Lighting, G&E, Camera Assisting, Post-Production, and Producing!
Both memberships include nearly the same features and content and only differ with access to premium masterclasses. Due to the cost of production, premium masterclasses are reserved exclusively for Annual members.
Basic subscribers have access to the community and a limited curated list of educational content with one revolving lesson that is updated weekly.