In his pursuit of a filmmaking career, Gary Young left behind a professional drumming gig, and a motorbike. Things seem to have worked out nicely for him. Read more
As a fledgling filmmaker, Ryan got two pieces of advice that have informed every project he’s worked on since. Read more
From The Wizard of Oz to Cloverfield to Clerks, filmmakers talk about the movies that inspired them to get into filmmaking. Read more
When shooting sports footage, Carl Schneider aims to capture the unexpected and the intangible — even better, the athletes’ desperation. Read more
Angelina Sereno packed up her successful creative agency, packed a bag, and embarked on a life of creating films that would change the world. Read more
With Vimeo Staff Picks for both his Scotland aerial films, John is flying high. Read more
What’s in underwater and wildlife filmmaker Steve Fish’s bag? A contingency plan. “My famous last words aren’t going to be ‘Hey, Bubba, watch this.’” Read more
When you live and shoot in Hawaii, surfing is “work” and molten lava is a workplace hazard. Read more
He’s nailing it now, but Vadim had a shaky (literally) start with hyperlapse. Read more
Kyle aims for natural in his footage: his friends are often his models, and he likes video for the imperfections it captures. Read more
With six Vimeo Staff Picks, Michael knows a thing or two about timelapse photography. Read more
Kelly Wilcox and Seth Whelden love shooting stock for the creative control, but they’re using that power for good. Read more
Founder Torsten Hoffmann talks 4K: the market, the challenges, its future, and advice for what to shoot. Read more
Lumina practices what it preaches. Committed to harmonious, sustainable living, this Serbian team focuses on the now and shoots only what it believes in. Read more
FootageBank was created back when high-definition was a baby. A lot has changed, but founder Paula Lumbard has kept an eye on building an eclectic, world-class collection. Read more
Bevan likes to watch people closely, but not in a creepy stalker way. It’s all in the interest of his footage. Read more
Fueled by coffee, reality TV, and loads of industry savvy, Hero has entered the stock footage market with the same aplomb it’s been bringing to stock photography for decades. Read more
Not on stage, not at a desk. Cinematographer Brad Stuckel of Plainsight Pictures is happiest behind the camera. Read more
Trinette Reed and Chris Gramly are zen about their process. While shooting, they strive to be still and present, open to what unfolds. Having some humility helps too. Read more
Shooting in a nuclear-contaminated zone presents unique challenges for a filmmaker. Go behind the scenes of Christiaan Welzel’s cinematic journey into the Exclusion Zone. Read more