90 Best Filmmaking Blogs and Websites

1. No Film School

Brooklyn, New York, US
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.
nofilmschool.com
605.1K⋅ 206.1K ⋅30 posts / week Get Email Contact

2. IndieWire

New York City, New York, US
IndieWire is an online publication covering film, TV, and digital news, reviews, and interviews for passionate fans and industry insiders. The leading news, information, and networking site for independent-minded filmmakers, the industry, and moviegoers alike since 1996.
Also in TV Blogs, Entertainment Blogs
indiewire.com
531.4K⋅ 800.1K ⋅6 posts / day Get Email Contact

3. Filmmaker Magazine

Brooklyn, New York, US
Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources.
filmmakermagazine.com
363.4K⋅ 100.5K ⋅10 posts / day Get Email Contact

4. Premium Beat » Motion Graphics

Canada
Premium Beats curated library of royalty-free music gives creative professionals the polished feel of the big production houses. 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.
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161K⋅ 15.4K⋅ 9.7K ⋅1 post / week ⋅ May 2014 Get Email Contact

5. Cinema5D

Austria
Cinema5D is a leading digital filmmaking news, reviews and community platform, covering the latest in cinematography, video DSLR & large sensor technology.
Also in Camera Blogs
cinema5d.com
115.3K⋅ 18⋅ 75.5K ⋅12 posts / week Get Email Contact

6. Raindance Blog

London, England, UK
Read the latest articles on the Raindance blog, featuring tips, advice and insight for independent and aspiring filmmakers.
Also in Independent Film Blogs
raindance.org/blog
87.5K⋅ 115.2K ⋅4 posts / week Get Email Contact

7. Philip Bloom

London, England, UK
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.
Also in Camera Gear Blogs
philipbloom.net/blog
204.5K⋅ 130.9K⋅ 208.3K ⋅1 post / quarter ⋅ Nov 2007 Get Email Contact

8. MovieMaker Magazine

Los Angeles, California, US
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.
Also in Movie Blogs, Movie Magazines
moviemaker.com
89.2K⋅ 172.1K ⋅25 posts / week Get Email Contact

9. FilmmakerIQ.com

California, US
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.
filmmakeriq.com
407K⋅ 118.6K ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact

10. Frame.io Insider

New York City, New York, US
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 andshow you how it actually works.
blog.frame.io
29.3K⋅ 13.2K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

11. The StudioBinder Blog | Filmmaker Resources & Templates

Santa Monica, California, US
The StudioBinder is the world's leading video, photo, TV & film production management software. It is the leading film production management platform for video creatives, production companies, brands and agencies. The StudioBinder Blog includes filmmaking articles and videos. Discover free resources like a script breakdown, call sheet template, shooting schedule, model release form and much more.
studiobinder.com/blog
94.9K⋅ 9.9K ⋅4 posts / week Get Email Contact

12. VashiVisuals | A Filmmaking Blog

Los Angeles, California, US
Vashi Nedomansky: a Los Angeles-based Film Editor. Portfolio and blog.
vashivisuals.com/blog
11K⋅ 32.5K⋅ 7K ⋅1 post / quarter Get Email Contact

13. ProVideo Coalition

ProVideo Coalition brings together the film industry's best writers, bloggers and video experts under one URL. Each writer / filmmaker / contributor writes based on their personal knowledge and experience. PVC has become the leading resource for video professionals working in major studios and post houses, independent filmmakers, educators, students and storytelling enthusiasts as the place to go for news, information, reviews and training.
provideocoalition.com
20.3K⋅ 1.2K ⋅13 posts / week Get Email Contact

14. DSLR Video Shooter

Chicago, Illinois, US
DSLR Video Shooter and Caleb Pike help you master video production at any experience level - Camera tutorials, video gear reviews, filmmaking tips and more.
dslrvideoshooter.com
80.2K⋅ 15.8K ⋅4 posts / month Get Email Contact

15. Filmmaking Lifestyle

UK
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.
filmlifestyle.com/..
5K⋅ 14K⋅ 2.8K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

16. Make Film Teach Film

London, England, UK
For independent and micro budget film makers. Offering help on how to make a film.
chrisjonesblog.com
7.5K⋅ 12.2K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

17. Filmmaking Stuff

Hollywood, California, US
Filmmaking resources for indie filmmakers, including, screenwriting, financing, producing and film distribution.
filmmakingstuff.com
64.8K⋅ 8.7K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

18. Student Filmmakers Website

New York City, New York, US
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.
studentfilmmakers.com
13K⋅ 140 ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

19. Noam Kroll

Hollywood, Florida, US
Filmmaking techniques, camera reviews, and industry tips from my real world experiences as an independent filmmaker in Los Angeles.
noamkroll.com
6K⋅ 13.3K⋅ 10.6K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

20. Prolost Blog

California, US
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.
Also in VFX Blogs
prolost.com
2.1K⋅ 8.1K⋅ 4.4K ⋅1 post / quarter Get Email Contact

21. Mobile Moviemaking

San Francisco, California, US
MobileMovieMaking is an online magazine about shooting video with smartphones & tablets. We seek to collaborate with everyone involved in mobile moviemaking.
mobilemoviemaking.com
620⋅ 4.5K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

22. Film Crux Blog

San Francisco, California, US
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.
filmcrux.com
522⋅ 87⋅ 36.4K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

23. Freelance Video Collective

London, England, UK
Read through our TV blog & video production blog and read various articles about the TV, film & video production industry. We hire experts in the TV & Film industry to provide us with detailed articles and content that will help educate crew members and video production staff.
Also in Video Production Blogs
freelancevideocoll..
16.4K⋅ 4.2K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

24. Stephen Follows - Film industry data and education

London, England, UK
Research, data analysis education around the film industry and filmmaking by writer & producer Stephen Follows.
stephenfollows.com
2.1K⋅ 7.9K ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact

25. Cult Critic Magazine

Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Cult Critic Film Magazine is the digital publication, created by industry professionals that focuses on the art and business of independent filmmaking.
hlc-cultcritic.com
2.9K⋅ 197 ⋅8 posts / month Get Email Contact

26. Chung Dha

Netherlands
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.
chungdha.nl
91.6K⋅ 58.3K⋅ 6.9K ⋅2 posts / quarter Get Email Contact

27. Indie Film Hustle Blog

Los Angeles, California, US
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!
indiefilmhustle.co..
165.9K⋅ 41.8K⋅ 22K ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact

28. Video & Filmmaker magazine

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
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.
videoandfilmmaker...
2.3K ⋅3 posts / quarter Get Email Contact

29. Wedio Blog

Denmark
Wedio is a European sharing community for filmmakers and photographers. Wedio gives creators the opportunity to access their desired gear and financial flexibility in order to focus on their craft.
blog.wedio.com
703 ⋅17 posts / month ⋅ Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

30. MediaEquipt

MediaEquipt exists to empower content creators through useful information, insights, tools and the right equipment, all in one place. Learn vlogging, streaming and podcasting. Resources & Tools for Content Creators
mediaequipt.com
1 post / week Get Email Contact

31. DIY Filmmaker

Brooklyn, New York, US
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!
diyfilmmaker.blogs..
101 ⋅2 posts / month Get Email Contact

32. FilmSchool.org

Los Angeles, California, US
FilmSchool.org is a place to get the best film school reviews, film school application tracking, Fun film & film school-related discussions, advice on what interview questions to prepare for in the film school interview and more.
Also in Filmmaking Forums
filmschool.org
534⋅ 36 ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact

33. MicroFilmmaker Magazine

Kentucky, US
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.
microfilmmaker.com
2.2K⋅ 255 ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact

34. iFilmThings

iFilmThings teaches you how to be better at filmmaking from tips, tutorials, screenwriting to post-production, video editing, and more. Get Better!
ifilmthings.com/blog
95⋅ 574 ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact

35. Independent Magazine

Providence, Rhode Island, US
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.
independent-magazi..
4.5K⋅ 3.3K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

36. Film Proposals

New York, US
Film Proposals Independent Financing Blog. News and latest information on Film Festivals, Investors, Contests, Grants, Prize Money
filmproposals.com
38.9K⋅ 408 ⋅5 posts / month Get Email Contact

37. Shortfundly

We help you to get connected with Filmmakers & Movie buff Audience via creative professional platform shortfundly
blog.shortfundly.com
3 posts / week Get Email Contact

38. Bailey Blue

UK
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.
youtube.com/cha..
1 post / day ⋅ Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

39. Jon Reiss

Los Angeles, California, US
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.
jonreiss.com/blog
2.4K⋅ 12.8K Get Email Contact

40. Film Riot

Film Riot is a how-to trip through filmmaking from the hyper-active minds of the Connolly Brothers. Film Riot explores filmmaking in a way you've never seen. The Film Riot Blog is the place to learn everything you ever wanted to know about filmmaking covering pre-production, production, and post-production.
filmriot.com/blog
166.1K⋅ 91.8K Get Email Contact

41. Film Studies For Free

UK
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.
filmstudiesforfree..
15.9K⋅ 15.9K ⋅1 post / year Get Email Contact

42. Fenchel & Janisch Film Production

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany
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.
fenchel-janisch.com
26.4K⋅ 2.1K ⋅1 post / year Get Email Contact

43. Mentorless

Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
A filmmaking blog for the indie storytellers and filmmakers to nurture their craft and creativity with tips, making-ofs, interviews, tutorials and more.
mentorless.com
4.1K⋅ 3.4K⋅ 3.9K Get Email Contact

44. Preston Kanak Filmmaker, Educator & Adventurer.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
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.
prestonkanak.com
1.9K⋅ 7.1K⋅ 1.4K Get Email Contact

45. The Frugal Filmmaker

Salt Lake City, Utah, US
All kinds of cool ways to get your movie made without breaking the bank...
filmflap.blogspot.com
3.6K Get Email Contact

46. DVXuser.com | The online community for filmmaking

DVXuser is the Online Community for Filmmaking. An entirely free resource for networking, teaching, learning, collaborating, and more.
dvxuser.com/V6/for..
768 Get Email Contact

47. Digital FilmMaker Magazine

London, England, UK
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.
dfmmag.com
9.3K⋅ 9.1K Get Email Contact

48. Projector Films - new ideas for film makers

Bournemouth, England, UK
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.
projectorfilms.blo..
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49. VisualisThink

Covers filmmaking tips from inside out for women filmmakers, inspirational stories of other filmmakers influential or aspiring, film connotation analysis and many more. Visualisthink is an aspiring filmmaking-focused creative academy that cultivates the next generation of women filmmakers in the industry by honing their craft and in inducing creativity and developing high-valued skills and talent.
visualisthink.com/..
228 ⋅6 posts / year Get Email Contact

50. Lights Film School Blog

New York City, New York, US
Lights film school is an online learning environment where film makers come together to learn how to make great films and documentaries.
lightsfilmschool.c..
23.5K⋅ 317 Get Email Contact

51. Learn about film

Penarth, Wales, UK
Tom Barrance's easy-to-understand filmmaking website. I provide film training and activities for schools, youth organisations, nonprofits and businesses.
learnaboutfilm.com..
2.8K⋅ 1.3K⋅ 84 ⋅3 posts / year Get Email Contact

52. No-Budget Filmmaking

No-Budget Filmmaking is a podcast about the art of making films no matter how small the budget. Hosts Alex Darke & Trevor L. Nelson sit down and talk about the latest trends, coolest gadgets, and ultra top secret filmmaking techniques.
Also in Filmmaking Podcasts
nbf.filmmakingcent..
2.6K⋅ 32 Get Email Contact

53. Nino Film Blog

Vienna, Wien, Austria
Giving people honest opinions and solid reviews on filmmaking & gear!
ninofilm.net/blog
22.5K⋅ 31.1K⋅ 12.7K Get Email Contact

54. Hurlbut Academy | Blog

California, US
Hurlbut Academy is the ultimate online film education that helps you realize your dreams. We provide personalized, immersive film training and mentoring.
hurlbutacademy.com..
9.6K Get Email Contact

55. Nicole Venglovicova

London, England, UK
Read my latest blogs on videography, London events and digital marketing.
nicoleven.com/blog
1.5K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact

56. FilmToolKit

Los Angeles, California, US
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!
filmtoolkit.com
101 Get Email Contact

57. Go Film Now

A site for the filmmaker. Get tons of resources: free LUTs, free scores, and tons of filmmaking tutorials. Come grow in filmmaking.
gofilmnow.com
1 post / year Get Email Contact

58. Film Slate Magazine

Your Hub for Moviemaking Tips and the Insightful Commentary on Indie Film, Television and Hollywood - Indie, Hollywood and Everything in Between.
filmslatemagazine...
14.6K Get Email Contact

59. Indie Filmmaking Passion

New South Wales, Australia
This Blog will help you produce and direct your movie. Our goal is to demystify the filmmaking process and show you how to make your film on a micro or low budget, get it sold and seen by a worldwide audience.
colmomurchu.com
2 posts / year Get Email Contact

60. TFP Blog - The Filmmaker's Process

Tucson, Arizona, US
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.
filmmakerfreedom.com
740 Get Email Contact

61. Handcraft Films

How to shoot videos and photos with a DSLR camera. Learn tips and tricks for beginning filmmakers. In-depth, free tutorials for video editing with Premiere Pro.
handcraftfilms.com
252 ⋅10 posts / year Get Email Contact