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Blackmagic Collective brings together filmmakers from all disciplines and experience levels to learn from, share with, and inspire each other through free classes, events, career advancement initiatives, and membership!

08/07/2026

Another successful OC Guided Networking event in the books! Thank you big time to Rogue Collective for hosting us and investing in our local indie filmmakers + to Chapter Lead Dorothy Xiao for coordinating!

💥 PS - Check our stories today for a job posting in OC!

08/06/2026

Making a great film is only half the battle. The real challenge is getting it in front of audiences and turning it into a profitable investment. Join filmmaker Jason Horton (Jason Horton), who has successfully distributed dozens of independent films, many of which have recouped their budgets and secured upfront minimum guarantees on 8/11! Link to sign up in bio!

07/22/2026

What happens when the person shaping the story is also the one behind the camera? As a DP, your focus naturally shifts toward the technical side of creating beautiful images. As a director, your responsibility is guiding performance, and making sure the story connects with the audience.

But when one person takes on both roles, something often has to give. Can you truly stay present for performance while also thinking about exposure, camera movement, and composition? Come
discuss the unique challenges, creative advantages, and lessons that come with trying to wear both hats with William Hellmuth!

07/20/2026

THE DIRECTOR CINEMATOGRAPHER
one role, double duty
July 28th at 9 AM PT 🎥

Meet our upcoming guest William Hellmuth (William Hellmuth), a Los Angeles-based DP and director who has shot for brands like NBC, NERF, HONDA, MANSCAPED and more. His career has taken him around the world shooting feature films, feature documentaries, and commercials. Coupling a strong visual eye with a desire to infuse meaning into every moment of whatever he’s filming, William has a deep love for genre filmmaking.

Learn more about William at www.williamhellmuth.com and sign up at the link in bio!

07/16/2026

Learn from one of the directors literally changing the face of verticals - Scott Brown! 💥

Vertical content is no longer just social media filler, it’s quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing spaces for filmmakers looking to tell stories and get industry attention. But in a sea of micro dramas and fast-turnaround content, how do you create work that actually stands out? Join Scott Brown, who is consistently raising the bar for what vertical storytelling can be, as he breaks down how to elevate micro dramas beyond disposable content and craft stories that feel cinematic, compelling, and worthy of making the trades. If you want to understand where this rapidly growing market is headed, and how to create vertical content that gets noticed, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

07/15/2026

Check our guest Scott Brown for How To Make Verticals That Make The Trades on 7/21 at 10 AM PT - in Variety! ❤️‍🔥

Scott is the founder of Second Rodeo Productions, an Emmy-nominated director, creative producer, and writer who has helped lead the digital entertainment revolution. Across his career, his work has generated more than 1 billion organic views, transforming ambitious ideas into moments that shape internet culture. Hit the link in bio to RSVP!

07/13/2026

Tomorrow! 💥 How Data Drives Entertainment Decisions And Why Indie Filmmakers Should Care👇🏼

📊 Every major entertainment company is increasingly relying on data to inform decision making. From deciding what shows get greenlit, to how platforms like streaming services bundle and position content - companies are constantly analyzing audience behavior to predict what people watch and what keeps them coming back.

Too often, indie creators treat distribution as an afterthought, yet understanding audience data may be one of the most powerful tools a filmmaker has when deciding who they are making a project for, where it should be distributed, and how to position it for success. Join us at the link in bio for this fascinating conversation about how understanding data can help filmmakers think less like artists waiting to be discovered and more like strategists building a path for their work to find the right audience!

07/08/2026

Congrats to our Pick of the Month: Bathroom Spider!

When a callous jerk breaks a young woman’s heart, she turns to her resident bathroom spider for advice - with horrifying results. 🕷️

Director: christineweatherup
Writer:

From the director:

“As you may have guessed from our title, the unique challenge for this project was the spider — figuring out how much we wanted to make practically and how much to do in vfx (we even considered using a real spider and having a spider wrangler on set!). We were on a limited budget and schedule, but I knew it was essential to pull off our spider and their web.”

“I found a production designer, Natasha Parbhu, who actually had spider web experience. The final web was something we had the art department working on for half of our shoot day while we filmed around it. In post, the talented James Blythe created our digital spider based on references I had pulled. Which leads me to my own personal biggest challenge: researching spiders and being forced to study tons of up-close scary spider photos!”

Catch Bathroom Spider at BMCFF this year!

07/01/2026

The year is halfway over, if you’re in OC and haven’t been to one of our in person networking events yet, you’re in luck! Meet new collaborators who can help you on your upcoming film projects as we rotate tables throughout the night. This event is sponsored by Rogue Collective, a co-working space and creative community in Orange County! 🍊🎬

06/27/2026

Snaps from our LA Chapter Casting Director Panel last month with Lisa London and Brenden Rodriguez! Big thanks to Lead James Ken Blackmon + committee members Anastasia Washington and Xavier DuBose for organizing such a stellar event and thank you Steel Bird Studios for generously allowing us to gather in your beautiful space! Make sure you’re signed up for our July newsletter so you’re in the know for our upcoming events!

📸: // Jack X Proctor

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