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This Academy is a free, independent film education program built for storytellers and creators with a vision who need the skills and education to bring it to life


No tuition. No application. No gatekeeping


Learn filmmaking, visual effects, storytelling, production, and puppetry, the way studios actually do it

This free film education resource brings together curated links to YouTube tutorials, blogs, and websites covering every stage of filmmaking from pre-production and production to post-production 


This academy was designed by Film School graduates and Independent Filmmakers who have extensive knowledge and experience in the industry


We want to teach people how to bring their visions to life, without having to spend tens of thousands of dollars for film school, or years researching online to find the resources to learn these skills


We have collected everything here, every Youtube tutorial, every blog, every book, every website that can teach you how to be a filmmaker will be shared here


We will also be making personal tutorials on these subjects. To fill in gaps, expand on specific topics, and teach skills that we feel will be helpful for creative individuals

New content and topics are added every week

And then there’s the puppeteering


You will learn how to:

  • Design and build original puppet characters
  • Create CGI backgrounds and physical puppet sets
  • Develop puppeteering skills from beginner to advanced levels
  • Use monitors and camera setups designed specifically for puppeteering

You will learn how to:

  • Develop strong, compelling stories
  • Plan and execute productions from concept to final cut
  • Use green screens and integrate VFX assets into your videos
  • Work confidently with software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Understand camera equipment, lenses, and lighting
  • Edit effectively and use music and tone to enhance emotion
  • Find and use royalty-free music legally and creatively


SHARE YOUR IMAGINATION WITH THE WORLD


Filmmaking

Introduction To Filmmaking

Introduction To Filmmaking

Learn From The Masters

Learn From The Masters

Preproduction

Preproduction

Production

Production

Postproduction

Coming Soon

Distribution

Coming soon

Puppeteering

Basics

puppeteering basics

Character Development

Character Development

Story Development

Coming Soon

Puppet Building

Puppet Building

Advanced Skills

Coming Soon

Chunky Monkey Studios

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