Top 50 Filmmaking Blogs & Websites For Filmmakers To Follow in 2019

1. No Film School

About Blog Stories that help us become better filmmakers — no film school required! We post the latest tutorials, interviews, short films, and gear news to help all of us become better filmmakers.
Frequency about 34 posts per week.
Blog nofilmschool.com
Facebook fans 543,815. Twitter followers 163,870.

2. IndieWire | The Voice of Creative Independence

About Blog The leading news, information, and networking site for independent-minded filmmakers, the industry, and moviegoers alike since 1996.
Frequency about 84 posts per week.
Blog indiewire.com
Facebook fans 492,173. Twitter followers 666,389.

3. Filmmaker Magazine

About Blog Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources.
Frequency about 9 posts per week.
Blog filmmakermagazine.com
Facebook fans 354,629. Twitter followers 102,324.

4. Premiumbeat.com

About Blog PremiumBeat.com is a curated royalty free music website that provides exclusive, high-quality tracks and sound effects for use in new and traditional media projects, including videos, films, apps, games, and television programming.
Frequency about 9 posts per week.
Blog premiumbeat.com/blog
Facebook fans 166,521. Twitter followers 15,777.

5. Cinema5D

About Blog Cinema5D is a leading digital filmmaking news, reviews and community platform, covering the latest in cinematography, video DSLR & large sensor technology.
Frequency about 12 posts per week.
Also in Camera Blogs
Blog cinema5d.com
Facebook fans 113,415. Twitter followers 19,967.

6. Raindance | The Home of Independent Film

About Blog Read the latest articles on the Raindance blog, featuring tips, advice and insight for independent and aspiring filmmakers.
Frequency about 3 posts per week.
Also in Independent Film Blogs
Blog raindance.org/blog
Facebook fans 80,948. Twitter followers 111,969.

7. Philip Bloom

London About Blog Award winning filmmaker trying to share the knowledge about camera & give back whilst trying to find my place in the world. Philip Bloom is a British DP, Director and Filmmaker known for his DSLR filmmaking, blog and workshops.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Nov 2007
Also in Camera Gear Blogs
Blog philipbloom.net/blog
Facebook fans 207,680. Twitter followers 141,249.

8. MovieMaker Magazine

Los Angeles, CA About Blog MovieMaker Magazine is the nation's leading resource on the art and business of making movies and the world's most widely read independent film magazine. The world's best-selling independent movie magazine. Empowering moviemakers, engaging film lovers, informing and entertaining both - online and in print.
Frequency about 4 posts per week.
Also in Movie Blogs, Movie Magazines
Blog moviemaker.com
Facebook fans 92,227. Twitter followers 171,943.

9. The Hurlblog: Create. Innovate. Educate.

About Blog Hurlbut Visuals was created by Lydia and Shane Hurlbut, ASC to educate and inspire one filmmaker at a time. It began as a way for Shane to share his many years of experience as a filmmaker, his pioneering spirit with new cutting-edge technologies and practical product knowledge on both commercial and feature films.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog thehurlblog.com
Facebook fans 273,294. Twitter followers 54,507.

10. FilmmakerIQ.com

About Blog FilmmakerIQ.com is a community of filmmakers from all around the world, and all areas of the industry. Find tips to help you build your Filmmaking I.Q. with our collection of videos, articles, expert blogs, forums and more.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog filmmakeriq.com
Facebook fans 424,752. Twitter followers 126,547.

11. Bailey Blue

About Blog Here is your channel for creative inspiration. We are in the process of making a space for you, where you can learn and most hopefully be entertained, by people who will inspire you.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Since Mar 2019
Blog youtube.com/channel/UC7Th..
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

12. Reddit | Filmmakers

About Blog A place to meet, share work, tips, tutorials, and experiences in the field. Professionals and amateurs alike unite to discuss the world of filmmaking.
Frequency about 168 posts per week.
Blog reddit.com/r/Filmmakers
Facebook fans 1,298,450. Twitter followers 641,934.

13. Frame.io Insider

About Blog Tactical articles for postproduction professionals. Our mission is to create tactical, actionable articles that teach valuable skills. We want to highlight the amazing work that's being done every day in our industry, but instead of conducting armchair interviews, we dive into the messy details and show you how it actually works.
Frequency about 2 posts per week.
Blog blog.frame.io
Facebook fans 25,154. Twitter followers 8,583.

14. ProVideo Coalition

About Blog The ProVideo Coalition brings together the industry's best writers, bloggers and video gurus under one url.
Frequency about 21 posts per week.
Blog provideocoalition.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 19,994.

15. DVXuser.com -- The online community for filmmaking

About Blog DVXuser is The Online Community for Filmmaking. An entirely free resource for networking, teaching, learning, collaborating and more.
Frequency about 42 posts per week.
Blog dvxuser.com/V6/forum.php
Facebook fans 768. Twitter followers n/a.

16. Indie Film Hustle

About Blog Teaching you how to hack your indie filmmaking with stuff they don't teach you in film school. Showing you on how to get your Indie Film Hustle on!
Frequency about 3 posts per week.
Blog indiefilmhustle.com/blog-3
Facebook fans 126,720. Twitter followers 44,531.

17. Chung Dha

The Netherlands About Blog Chung Dha is a Photographer, Filmmaker and Youtuber who has shared his skills and knowledge to the creative community and gained quite the audience on Facebook and Youtube. Simply improving your visual experience in design, photography and videography.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog chungdha.nl
Facebook fans 95,716. Twitter followers 73,955.

18. Indie Filmmaking Blog | Lights Film School

About Blog Lights film school is an online learning environment where film makers come together to learn how to make great films and documentaries.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog lightsfilmschool.com/blog
Facebook fans 23,606. Twitter followers 2,557.

19. VashiVisuals | A Filmmaking Blog

About Blog Vashi Nedomansky: a Los Angeles-based Film Editor. Portfolio and blog.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Blog vashivisuals.com/blog
Facebook fans 11,204. Twitter followers 17,076.

20. DSLR Video Shooter

About Blog DSLR Video Shooter and Caleb Pike help you master video production at any experience level - Camera tutorials, video gear reviews, filmmaking tips and more.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Blog dslrvideoshooter.com
Facebook fans 82,806. Twitter followers 12,646.

21. Noam Kroll

About Blog Filmmaking techniques, camera reviews, and industry tips from my real world experiences as an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Blog noamkroll.com
Facebook fans 5,926. Twitter followers 5,037.

22. Stephen Follows - Film industry data and education

About Blog Research, data analysis education around the film industry and filmmaking by writer & producer Stephen Follows.
Frequency about 4 posts per month.
Blog stephenfollows.com
Facebook fans 2,043. Twitter followers 7,102.

23. Learn about film

About Blog Tom Barrance's easy-to-understand filmmaking website. I provide film training and activities for schools, youth organisations, nonprofits and businesses.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog learnaboutfilm.com
Facebook fans 1,657. Twitter followers 1,213.

24. Filmmaking Stuff

About Blog Filmmaking resources for indie filmmakers, including, screenwriting, financing, producing and film distribution.
Frequency about 2 posts per week.
Blog filmmakingstuff.com
Facebook fans 64,616. Twitter followers 3,074.

25. Filmmaking Lifestyle

About Blog Filmmaking Lifestyle teach readers how to run a successful video production company. There are articles on business, success and filmmaking tips of all kinds. The articles here are based on studying the best business and filmmaking minds out there, as well as out-in-the-trenches experience.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Blog filmlifestyle.com
Facebook fans 4,509. Twitter followers 15,472.

26. Video & Filmmaker magazine

About Blog Video&Filmmaker is made by filmmakers for filmmakers and can guide you through each step of your film's production, from visualising and funding your script, to selecting gear and planning your shoot. With tutorials & reviews to help you capture the best possible sound & vision, the post-production process, right on through to the distribution of your finished project.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Blog videoandfilmmaker.com/wp
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 2,298.

27. Mentorless

About Blog A filmmaking blog for the indie storytellers and filmmakers to nurture their craft and creativity with tips, making-ofs, interviews, tutorials and more.
Frequency about 4 posts per month.
Blog mentorless.com
Facebook fans 4,271. Twitter followers 3,894.

28. Prolost Blog

California About Blog Stu Maschwitz is a filmmaker, photographer, and writer, with a passion for kinetic storytelling. A graduate of CalArts, Maschwitz spent four years creating visual effects at Industrial Light & Magic before co-founding the legendary effects firm The Orphanage in 1999.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Also in VFX Blogs
Blog prolost.com
Facebook fans 2,192. Twitter followers 8,681.

29. Fenchel & Janisch Film Production

About Blog We are a young film production company based in Frankfurt (Germany). We are passionate about filmmaking and share short films, behind the scenes videos and tutorials for beginners as well as for advanced filmmakers. A blog by Fenchel & Janisch.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Blog fenchel-janisch.com
Facebook fans 28,166. Twitter followers 2,326.

30. Student Filmmakers Website

About Blog StudentFilmmakers.com, the # 1 Educational Resource for Film and Video Makers of all levels brings together new-and-emerging filmmakers, members of the motion picture industry, working professionals, professors, and students.
Frequency about 8 posts per week.
Blog studentfilmmakers.com
Facebook fans 13,051. Twitter followers n/a.

31. HowToFilmSchool Film Blog and Learning Center for Film Makers

About Blog HTFS is a film blog and learning center for filmmakers. Our focus is practical and informative blogs about working as a lighting technician, assistant director, production assistant, cinematographer and more.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog howtofilmschool.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 1,916.

32. Make Film Teach Film

About Blog For independent and micro budget film makers. Offering help on how to make a film.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Blog chrisjonesblog.com
Facebook fans 7,871. Twitter followers 13,093.

33. FilmSchool.org

Los Angeles, CA About Blog The Best Film School Reviews, Film School Forums, & Film School Application Tracking.
Frequency about 84 posts per week.
Blog filmschool.org
Facebook fans 202. Twitter followers 10.

34. Film Proposals

New York, NY About Blog Film Proposals Independent Financing Blog. News and latest information on Film Festivals, Investors, Contests, Grants, Prize Money
Frequency about 2 posts per week.
Blog filmproposals.com
Facebook fans 39,604. Twitter followers 425.

35. FilmToolKit

About Blog FilmToolKit is a resource for independent filmmakers and YouTubers alike. We write the most value rich product reviews and film guides available. We provide insightful content for independent filmmakers and YouTubers alike with our buyer's guides and informative articles!
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Blog filmtoolkit.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

36. Independent Magazine

About Blog Since 1976, The Independent has been the leading source of information for independent, grassroots, and activist media-makers, providing inspiration and information for their films and video projects, as well as creating connections to the larger independent media community.
Frequency about 3 posts per month.
Blog independent-magazine.org
Facebook fans 4,518. Twitter followers 3,578.

37. Projector Films - new ideas for film makers

About Blog How do we make original films? How do we sell our ideas? How do we get them seen? Good ideas and free downloads for film makers from Tim Clague, BAFTA nominated scriptwriter.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog projectorfilms.blogspot.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

38. Cult Critic: The Film Magazine

About Blog Cult Critic Film Magazine is the digital publication, created by industry professionals that focuses on the art and business of independent filmmaking.
Frequency about 3 posts per week.
Blog hlc-cultcritic.com
Facebook fans 3,024. Twitter followers n/a.

39. Film Slate Magazine

About Blog Your Hub for Moviemaking Tips and the Insightful Commentary on Indie Film, Television and Hollywood - Indie, Hollywood and Everything in Between.
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Blog filmslatemagazine.com/blog
Facebook fans 15,423. Twitter followers 215,257.

40. MicroFilmmaker Magazine

About Blog The online magazine for low-budget content creators around the world, offering professional advice, reviews, and even critiques for aspiring creatives. The goal of Microfilmmaker Magazine is to help no-budget filmmakers and content creators make better movies and content and become better storytellers.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Blog microfilmmaker.com
Facebook fans 2,154. Twitter followers 277.

41. Startup Filmmaker

About Blog Startup Filmmaker aims to be a true resource for filmmakers at any stage of the game: for experienced filmmakers looking to find out more about what the buyers themselves are looking for, and to learn the latest trends in distribution, to filmmakers who are seeking distribution for the first time, to student filmmakers hungry to learn.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Blog startupfilmmaker.com/blog
Facebook fans 9,917. Twitter followers 16,027.

42. GripUp

About Blog The most in-dept and detailed filmmaking blog by award winning filmmakers. Tips & tricks to get you from Amateur to Pro.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog gripup.com/learn
Facebook fans 4,051. Twitter followers 865.

43. Mobile Moviemaking

About Blog MobileMovieMaking is an online magazine about shooting video with smartphones & tablets. We seek to collaborate with everyone involved in mobile moviemaking.
Frequency about 1 post per week.
Blog mobilemoviemaking.com
Facebook fans 495. Twitter followers 3,475.

44. The Frugal Filmmaker

Salt Lake City, Utah About Blog All kinds of cool ways to get your movie made without breaking the bank...
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog filmflap.blogspot.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 3,914.

45. Nino Film Blog

About Blog Giving people honest opinions and solid reviews on filmmaking & gear!
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog ninofilm.net/blog
Facebook fans 23,152. Twitter followers 34,804.

46. Jon Reiss

About Blog Jon Reiss is a filmmaker and media strategist who wrote the book Think Outside the Box Office. Through his company HybridCinema he helps filmmakers, artists and companies engage audiences and navigate the new distribution and marketing landscape.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog jonreiss.com/blog
Facebook fans 2,580. Twitter followers 13,773.

47. Nicole Venglovicova

London About Blog Read my latest blogs on videography, London events and digital marketing.
Frequency about 2 posts per week.
Blog nicoleven.com/blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

48. TFP Blog - The Filmmaker's Process

About Blog The Filmmaker's Process is dedicated to helping you make films that you're proud of, one step at a time. Learn how to make films that you're proud of and succeed as a filmmaker in the modern world.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog filmmakersprocess.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

49. Church Films

About Blog Church Films is helps microbudget filmmakers and video producers quote, land, and manage 5-figure film ad video budgets so they can work towards telling stories of hope that will impact millions.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog churchfilms.com/blog
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers n/a.

50. Making the Movie

About Blog Filmmaking tips, resources, reviews, news and links.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog makingthemovie.info
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 619.

51. Digital FilmMaker Magazine

About Blog Your new guide to independent filmmaking. Digital FilmMaker is a new magazine aimed at movie lovers who aspire to make films but want to do it independently and without the huge costs normally associated with producing professional films.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog dfmmag.com
Facebook fans 9,319. Twitter followers 10,166.

52. DIY Filmmaker

About Blog A filmmaker who makes, distributes, promotes movies with or without assistance from the film industry, a filmmaker who makes work using means available to them if need be, a filmmaker who cannot be stopped from making movies. This blog is by Brooklyn based indie filmmaker Sujewa Ekanayake, about his work and other filmmaking & distribution news. Celebrating indie film since 2006!
Frequency about 2 posts per month.
Blog diyfilmmaker.blogspot.com
Facebook fans 90. Twitter followers n/a.

53. EntreFilmmaker | Career Hacks & Tools For DSLR Filmmakers

About Blog My name is Shmuley. I founded EntreFilmmaker to share my experiments, career & productivity hacks to become a better and more successful filmmaker.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog entrefilmmaker.com
Facebook fans n/a. Twitter followers 2,450.

54. Preston Kanak Filmmaker, Educator & Adventurer.

About Blog Building a business is a learning experience and in my short time as a filmmaker, I have learned a lot of lessons and made a lot of mistakes. The goal of this website is to help you avoid some of the mistakes I have made along the way by giving you a behind-the-scenes look into some of our productions.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog prestonkanak.com
Facebook fans 1,970. Twitter followers 7,953.

55. Film Crux Blog

San Francisco, CA About Blog FILM CRUX is a filmmaking blog designed specifically with filmmakers in mind. We create and share everything you need to take your filmmaking to the next level, from tutorials and resources, to inspiration and articles on all aspects of filmmaking.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog filmcrux.com
Facebook fans 522. Twitter followers 80.

56. Film Studies For Free

About Blog A pluralist, pro bono, and purely positive web-archive of examples of, links to, and comment on, online, Open Access, film and moving image studies resources of note.
Frequency about 1 post per month.
Blog filmstudiesforfree.blogspot.com
Facebook fans 15,422. Twitter followers 14,595.