About FilmmakerU

In a film industry where traditional paths of mentorship and apprenticeship have become increasingly rare, Filmmaker U was established to bridge the divide between emerging filmmakers and seasoned professionals whose insights are invaluable to the development of a proficient skill set. 

Our mission is to provide unparalleled access to the top creative minds behind the art of filmmaking, ensuring that the craft of visual storytelling continues to thrive through shared knowledge.

Our Origins

Filmmaker U is the result of a collaboration between industry educators and innovators: Josh Apter & Jason Banke of Manhattan Edit Workshop, Gordon Burkell of Aotg.com and Film Professor Jamie Hitchings Ed.D of Orange Coast College. Since 2002, Manhattan Edit Workshop has been New York’s premier post-production teaching facility, also producing the annual “Sight, Sound & Story” speaker series focused on post-production and cinematography. Gordon Burkell's Aotg.com is a platform where post-professionals share and discuss content related to post-production. Together, they envisioned an online education series that brings the best in the business from behind the camera to aspiring media artists worldwide. Dr. Jamie Hitchings, Ed.D is an experienced professor with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Editing, Color Correction, Pro Tools, Photography, and Camera operation.

Learn from the Masters

Our instructors are not just educators; they are Oscar, Emmy, and BAFTA Award winners—leading experts at the pinnacle of their careers. Filmmaker U offers an in-depth look into their creative processes, uncovering the artistic and practical techniques behind some of the most iconic films in history. Courses include:

  Documentary Cinematography with Kirsten Johnson, ASC

  Color Grading and Advanced Color Concepts with Eric Whipp

  VFX with Rob Legato, ASC

  Sound Design with Eugene Gearty

  Editing Documentary Film with Sam Pollard

  Editing with Brian Kates, ACE

Each course provides a unique opportunity to sit in one-on-one sessions with our instructors, offering the experience of being in the same room with the artists and experts you respect and admire the most.

Our Commitment

At Filmmaker U, we are dedicated to preserving the lineage of film knowledge by connecting today's aspiring filmmakers with the legends of the industry. Through our comprehensive online courses, we ensure that the experiences, techniques, and insights of seasoned professionals are passed down, inspiring and educating the next generation of storytellers.

Join us at Filmmaker U, and meet your Makers.

 

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