Top 50 Filmmaking Blogs & Websites For Filmmakers To Follow in 2020

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 1 post / day
Blog nofilmschool.com
Facebook fans 543.8K ⋅ Twitter followers 166.1K ⋅ Social Engagement 593ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 79ⓘ

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 18 posts / day
Blog indiewire.com
Facebook fans 492.2K ⋅ Twitter followers 675.3K ⋅ Social Engagement 210ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 89ⓘ

3. Filmmaker Magazine

About Blog Publication with a focus on independent film, offering articles, links, and resources.
Frequency 7 posts / week
Blog filmmakermagazine.com
Facebook fans 354.6K ⋅ Twitter followers 102.5K ⋅ Social Engagement 71ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 69ⓘ

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 6 posts / week
Blog premiumbeat.com/blog
Facebook fans 166.5K ⋅ Twitter followers 15.9K ⋅ Instagram Followers 9.2K ⋅ Social Engagement 15ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 66ⓘ

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 11 posts / week
Also in Camera Blogs
Blog cinema5d.com
Facebook fans 113.4K ⋅ Twitter followers 20.3K ⋅ Social Engagement 155ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 61ⓘ

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 4 posts / week
Also in Independent Film Blogs
Blog raindance.org/blog
Facebook fans 80.9K ⋅ Twitter followers 113K ⋅ Social Engagement 5ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 62ⓘ

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 1 post / month
Since Nov 2007
Also in Camera Gear Blogs
Blog philipbloom.net/blog
Facebook fans 207.7K ⋅ Twitter followers 140.6K ⋅ Social Engagement 172ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 61ⓘ

8. MovieMaker Magazine

Los Angeles, California, United States 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 2 posts / week
Also in Movie Blogs, Movie Magazines
Blog moviemaker.com
Facebook fans 92.2K ⋅ Twitter followers 171.6K ⋅ Social Engagement 5ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 64ⓘ

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 6 posts / year
Blog thehurlblog.com
Facebook fans 273.3K ⋅ Twitter followers 54.2K ⋅ Domain Authority 40ⓘ

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.
Blog filmmakeriq.com
Facebook fans 424.8K ⋅ Twitter followers 126.3K ⋅ Domain Authority 61ⓘ

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 5 videos / quarter
Since Mar 2019
Blog youtube.com/channel/UC7Th..

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 30 posts / day
Blog reddit.com/r/Filmmakers
Facebook fans 1.3M ⋅ Twitter followers 674.6K ⋅ Social Engagement 270ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 90ⓘ

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 28 posts / year
Blog blog.frame.io
Facebook fans 25.2K ⋅ Twitter followers 9K ⋅ Social Engagement 247ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 60ⓘ

14. ProVideo Coalition

About Blog The ProVideo Coalition brings together the industry's best writers, bloggers and video gurus under one url.
Frequency 15 posts / week
Blog provideocoalition.com
Twitter followers 20.1K ⋅ Social Engagement 5ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 69ⓘ

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 9 posts / day
Blog dvxuser.com/V6/forum.php
Facebook fans 768 ⋅ Domain Authority 52ⓘ

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 2 posts / week
Blog indiefilmhustle.com/blog-3
Facebook fans 126.7K ⋅ Twitter followers 44.7K ⋅ Social Engagement 38ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 49ⓘ

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 1 post / quarter
Blog chungdha.nl
Facebook fans 95.7K ⋅ Twitter followers 72.3K ⋅ Domain Authority 37ⓘ

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.
Blog lightsfilmschool.com/blog
Facebook fans 23.6K ⋅ Twitter followers 2.5K ⋅ Domain Authority 48ⓘ

19. VashiVisuals | A Filmmaking Blog

About Blog Vashi Nedomansky: a Los Angeles-based Film Editor. Portfolio and blog.
Frequency 1 post / week
Blog vashivisuals.com/blog
Facebook fans 11.2K ⋅ Twitter followers 18.6K ⋅ Social Engagement 6ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 57ⓘ

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 12 posts / quarter
Blog dslrvideoshooter.com
Facebook fans 82.8K ⋅ Twitter followers 13.2K ⋅ Social Engagement 1ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 48ⓘ

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 1 post / week
Blog noamkroll.com
Facebook fans 5.9K ⋅ Twitter followers 5.1K ⋅ Domain Authority 46ⓘ

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 2 posts / month
Blog stephenfollows.com
Facebook fans 2K ⋅ Twitter followers 7.3K ⋅ Social Engagement 109ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 60ⓘ

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.
Blog learnaboutfilm.com
Facebook fans 1.8K ⋅ Twitter followers 1.2K ⋅ Domain Authority 44ⓘ

24. Filmmaking Stuff

About Blog Filmmaking resources for indie filmmakers, including, screenwriting, financing, producing and film distribution.
Frequency 6 posts / quarter
Blog filmmakingstuff.com
Facebook fans 64.6K ⋅ Twitter followers 3.3K ⋅ Social Engagement 47ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 47ⓘ

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 2 posts / month
Blog filmlifestyle.com
Facebook fans 4.5K ⋅ Twitter followers 15.5K ⋅ Social Engagement 110ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 33ⓘ

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 1 post / month
Blog videoandfilmmaker.com/wp
Twitter followers 2.3K ⋅ Social Engagement 13ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 38ⓘ

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 2 posts / quarter
Blog mentorless.com
Facebook fans 4.3K ⋅ Twitter followers 3.9K ⋅ Instagram Followers 3.9K ⋅ Social Engagement 17ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 48ⓘ

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 1 post / month
Also in VFX Blogs
Blog prolost.com
Facebook fans 2.2K ⋅ Twitter followers 8.7K ⋅ Social Engagement 49ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 50ⓘ

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 1 post / quarter
Blog fenchel-janisch.com
Facebook fans 28.2K ⋅ Twitter followers 2.3K ⋅ Domain Authority 39ⓘ

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 1 post / week
Blog studentfilmmakers.com
Facebook fans 13.1K ⋅ Social Engagement 4ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 40ⓘ

31. Make Film Teach Film

About Blog For independent and micro budget film makers. Offering help on how to make a film.
Frequency 3 posts / quarter
Blog chrisjonesblog.com
Facebook fans 7.9K ⋅ Twitter followers 13.1K ⋅ Social Engagement 25ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 47ⓘ

32. FilmSchool.org

Los Angeles, CA About Blog The Best Film School Reviews, Film School Forums, & Film School Application Tracking.
Frequency 7 posts / week
Blog filmschool.org
Facebook fans 202 ⋅ Twitter followers 11 ⋅ Domain Authority 33ⓘ

33. 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 2 posts / week
Blog filmproposals.com
Facebook fans 39.6K ⋅ Twitter followers 425 ⋅ Social Engagement 274ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 28ⓘ

34. 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 21 posts / year
Blog filmtoolkit.com
Social Engagement 4ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 28ⓘ

35. 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 1 post / day
Blog independent-magazine.org
Facebook fans 4.5K ⋅ Twitter followers 3.6K ⋅ Social Engagement 56ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 49ⓘ

36. 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.
Blog projectorfilms.blogspot.com
Domain Authority 30ⓘ

37. 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 17 posts / month
Blog hlc-cultcritic.com
Facebook fans 3K ⋅ Social Engagement 3ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 26ⓘ

38. 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 2 posts / month
Blog filmslatemagazine.com/blog
Facebook fans 15.4K ⋅ Twitter followers 215.3K ⋅ Social Engagement 7ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 36ⓘ

39. 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 3 posts / month
Blog microfilmmaker.com
Facebook fans 2.2K ⋅ Twitter followers 276 ⋅ Social Engagement 7ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 41ⓘ

40. 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 19 posts / year
Blog startupfilmmaker.com/blog
Facebook fans 9.9K ⋅ Twitter followers 15.9K ⋅ Social Engagement 9ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 34ⓘ

41. GripUp

About Blog The most in-dept and detailed filmmaking blog by award winning filmmakers. Tips & tricks to get you from Amateur to Pro.
Blog gripup.com/learn
Facebook fans 4.1K ⋅ Twitter followers 853 ⋅ Domain Authority 35ⓘ

42. 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 1 post / week
Blog mobilemoviemaking.com
Facebook fans 495 ⋅ Twitter followers 3.7K ⋅ Social Engagement 10ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 35ⓘ

43. The Frugal Filmmaker

Salt Lake City, Utah About Blog All kinds of cool ways to get your movie made without breaking the bank...
Blog filmflap.blogspot.com
Twitter followers 3.9K ⋅ Domain Authority 33ⓘ

44. Nino Film Blog

About Blog Giving people honest opinions and solid reviews on filmmaking & gear!
Frequency 2 posts / year
Blog ninofilm.net/blog
Facebook fans 23.2K ⋅ Twitter followers 34.6K ⋅ Social Engagement 4ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 39ⓘ

45. 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 5 posts / year
Blog jonreiss.com/blog
Facebook fans 2.6K ⋅ Twitter followers 13.7K ⋅ Domain Authority 37ⓘ

46. Nicole Venglovicova

London About Blog Read my latest blogs on videography, London events and digital marketing.
Frequency 1 post / quarter
Blog nicoleven.com/blog
Instagram Followers 1.6K ⋅ Domain Authority 11ⓘ

47. 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 9 posts / year
Blog filmmakersprocess.com
Social Engagement 32ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 34ⓘ

48. 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 2 posts / year
Blog churchfilms.com/blog
Social Engagement 56ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 17ⓘ

49. Making the Movie

About Blog Filmmaking tips, resources, reviews, news and links.
Frequency 9 posts / year
Blog makingthemovie.info
Twitter followers 614 ⋅ Social Engagement 1ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 40ⓘ

50. 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 3 posts / year
Blog dfmmag.com
Facebook fans 9.3K ⋅ Twitter followers 10.1K ⋅ Domain Authority 13ⓘ

51. 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 8 posts / month
Blog diyfilmmaker.blogspot.com
Facebook fans 90 ⋅ Social Engagement 2ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 22ⓘ

52. 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.
Blog entrefilmmaker.com
Twitter followers 2.5K ⋅ Domain Authority 13ⓘ

53. 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 3 posts / year
Blog prestonkanak.com
Facebook fans 2K ⋅ Twitter followers 7.9K ⋅ Social Engagement 29ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 28ⓘ

54. 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 2 posts / year
Blog filmcrux.com
Facebook fans 522 ⋅ Twitter followers 78 ⋅ Instagram Followers 27.6K ⋅ Social Engagement 60ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 19ⓘ

55. 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 1 post / week
Blog filmstudiesforfree.blogspot.com
Facebook fans 15.4K ⋅ Twitter followers 14.7K ⋅ Social Engagement 122ⓘ ⋅ Domain Authority 43ⓘ