Cinephilia & Beyond
Website
Extensive, immersive, deep dives into cinema's greatest films and filmmakers. Essential reading.
The Fincher Analyst
Website
A project committed to the study of the work of director David Fincher and his collaborators.
Coolasscinema.com
Website
Dedicated to the strange and wonderful world of exploitation cinema, with over 700 reviews and 300 articles.
Criterion – Hong Kong Guide [Forum]
Website
Forum thread stuffed full of Hong Kong cinema links, resources trivia and informaiton.
The Location Guide
Website
World leading service focusing on global location filming production content and contacts.
Willco
Website
Cloud based, film production management made easy.
Array Crew
Website
Ava DuVernay's crew directory focused on boosting underrepresented members in film and television industry.
The Art Direction Handbook for Film & Television
Book
This comprehensive, professional manual details the set-up of the art department and the day-to-day job duties.
Art Departmental
Website
Broad ranging, covering all aspects of production design. Useful resources and glossary section.
Art History for Filmmakers
Book
Accessible guide to how art informs filmmakers, establishes period detail, and teaches composition, colour theory and lighting.
CineSaga – Anamorphic Course
Website
Exhaustive course dedicated to helping cinematographers build their OWN anamorphic lenses.
The Panavision Big Red Book
Website
The Panavaision grip equipment bible
Cineparts
Website
Unique, 3D printed accessories to make camera builds and configurations easier
Arrow Academy
Website
Classic art-house and world cinema Blu-Rays wonderfully presented.
Carlotta Films
Website
Boutique Blu-Ray and DVD with a beautiful selection of classic and internationa cinema
Sens Critique
Website
Community driven film review platform. In French with a focus on French cinema.
The Steadicam Forum
Website
Long running forum dedicated to the art of Steadicam. Wealth of information.
Focus Pullers At Work
Website
Dedicated, international forum of working camera assistants and operators.
YoYotta
App
Index, Track, Backup, Transcode, Conform, Archive and Restore. Workflow software for the production and post industries.
Shot Deck
Website
A cinematographer's reference guide. Search cinema stills by keyword, location, colour, mood or a dozen other criteria.
Lens Camera Tools
Website
Camera assistant and cinematography focused online shop for accessories and innovative, practical tools
Spaghetti Western Database
Website
Exhaustive community-driven website about Italian Western movies.
The Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style
Book
A script formatting encyclopedia - essential reference for everyone who writes for the screen.
Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry: From Negotiations to Final Contracts
Book
Highly accessible guide to current entertainment law's peculiarities, "creative" practices & practical applications.
We Screenplay
Website
Service offering detailed coverage on your screenplay by professional industry readers with fast turn-around. Paid.
MovieStillsDb
Website
Archive of movie and television still. Over 1,000,000 stills for more than 31,000 titles.
PHFX
Website
Various technical tools and calculators lens coverage, data rates, aspect ratios and more.
Filmmaker Magazine
Website
Quarterly publication magazine covering issues relating to independent film.
Hong Kong Rescue
Website
Genuine HD versions of long-neglected classic Hong Kong films with no compromises.
Abel Cine: Field of View 2.0
Website
Compare camera and lens combinations, including a variety of sensor sizes, recording resolutions, and aspect ratios.
Fade In
App
Advanced software used by professionals featuring extensive screenplay formatting and robust functionality for managing rewrites a
Shot On What?
Website
The database for documenting the equipment, processes, stories and facts on the making of movies & TV shows.
Cameras + Format
App
Exhaustive encyclopedia of camera specs, formats and runtime calculators
They Shoot Pictures, Don’t They?
Website
Passionately dedicated to the art of directing. Detailed Director profiles and highly regarded lists.
Cinema Tropical
Website
US film festival and Latin American focused cinema streaming service.
Midnight Eye
Website
Well researched, in-depth home of Japanese cinema features, interviews and reviews. Discontinued.
Screenwriters Network
Social
The largest community of screenwriters on Discord.
Coverfly
Website
Database of screenplays and competition placements, searchable by pros looking for new talent.
Pure Cinema Podcast
Podcast
Discussing new & old films, double features, cult movies, filmmakers. Regular filmmaker guests.
Quentin Tarantino @ The New Beverly Cinema
Website
Tarantino's blog stuffed with controversial, fascinating insights into cinema past and present.
Film Comment
Website
Art-house film journalism - in-depth interviews, critical analysis, and worldwide feature coverage.
Just Watch
Website
Essential guide for finding out which streaming services a film or TV show is available on.
Deadline.com
Website
Established, trusted source for breaking film and entertainment news.
The Hollywood Reporter
Website
Trusted, industry standard source for breaking entertainment news, reviews and industry blogs.
Variety
Website
Authoritative, industry standard source for entertainment news and reviews.
Rate – APA Calculator
App
Hassle-free rate calculator for UK crews working on APA productions. Currently iOS only.
FJS International
Website
Long established reseller for cameras and lenses with a strong focus on vintage/rare glass.
Lensfinder
Website
Cinema focused marketplace for lenses, cameras or filters.
Short of the Week
Website
Watch the most innovative stories—Documentary, Comedy, Sci-fi, Horror, Experimental, Animation & Inspiration
agoodmovietowatch
Website
Human curated selection of highly-rated, little known movies and TV shows available to stream.
Tii.me
Website
Calculate how many hours you'll need to set aside to watch your next favourite TV show.
Soviet Cinema Online
Website
Curating the very best Soviet and Russian cinema and television, and making it available to viewers.
Digital Compositing for Film and Video
Book
This practical, hands-on guide addresses the problems and difficult choices that professional compositors face on a daily basis.
CineMaterial
Website
Online archive of movie posters, covers, logo's, key art and more.
iCheckMovies
Website
Keep track of what movies you have seen. Active community and excellent lists.
Grindhouse Database
Website
The original online classic exploitation/cult cinema enclopedia
Easternkicks.com
Website
Dedicated Asian cinema reviews and interviews.
Asian Movie Pulse
Website
Asian cinema focused news, reviews, interviews and film festival infromation.
cityonfire.com
Website
Passionate, dedicated asian action, martial arts, ad cult film news and reviews.
Art of the Title
Website
Definitive industry publication for title sequence design and an educational resource,
Fangoria
Website
Horror news source, trusted by fans for forty years.
Senses of Cinema
Website
Online journal devoted to the serious and eclectic discussion of cinema.
befores & afters
Website
Unbeatable behind-the-scenes dives into Hollywood vfx and special fx for new films and classics.
Costume Design 101 – 2nd edition: The Business…
Book
... and Art of Creating Costumes For Film and Television. Written by an industry veteran with 40 years of experience,
Cinematography: Theory and Practice
Book
Lavishly produced and illustrated, Cinematography covers the entire range of the profession.
The Story of Film
Book
Fascinating, in-depth and engaging dive into the history of cinema.
Studio Binder
Website
A paperless production management solution for call sheets, shot lists, schedules and more.
BFI – British Film Institute
Website
National film and charitable organisation promoting and preserving UK filmmaking and Television.
Letterboxd
Website
Social film discovery.
New Wave Film
Website
The complete guide to the French New Wave and new wave cinema from around the world.
Film Theory
Website
High level overview on common film theory. Discontinued but still useful.
John August
Website
The official site of screenwriter and author John August.
Visual Effects Society
Website
Official society for professional VFX professionals.
VFXVoice
Website
The magazine of the visual effects society
Screen Anarchy
Website
World cinema at it's finest. The leading source of international movie news, reviews, interviews and discussions...
fxguide
Website
Popular fx articles, podcasts and forums.
ASC – Instagram
Social
Official page for the American Society of Cinematography
pCAM
App
Swiss army knife of cinematography and photography apps
Film Distributors Association
Website
A guide to uk film distribution, marketing and cinema releases.
Motion Picture Lens Database
Website
THE cinema lens bible. Exhaustive, accurate and wide-ranging database of cinema lenses new and vintage
Reddit – r/movies
Website
Reddit's most popular movie news and discussion group.
The-Numbers
Website
Detailed movie financial analysis including box office and home media sales.
