Much of the content on this site is dedicated to education, whether it’s insights, experiences, reviews or news. But another important component of any filmmaker’s creative journey is inspiration. I always advise filmmakers to consume as much content as possible so that they can passively be inspired and taught the language of film and imagery. One of the easiest ways to get more visual inspiration like this is through – you guessed it, Instagram.
Filmmakers and DPs to Follow on Instagram
While Instagram photos obviously can’t replace the inspiration that comes from watching a great movie or reading a great script, they can still give us valuable insight into the work of some of the best filmmakers out there. Personally, when I’m looking for inspiration for a script, an idea, or a certain look, I often use images to stimulate my thought process and get the creative juices flowing. The filmmakers on this list are just a few of my favorites…in no particular order:
Reed Morano
Instagram account: @ReedMorano
because: kill your lover
Emmanuel Lubesky
Instagram account: @chiveexp
because: gravity
Sean Hurlbut
Instagram account: @hurlbut visual
because: Need for Speed
Vincent Lafret
Instagram account: @vincentlaforet
because: Mobius
Ben Richardson
Instagram account: @BenRichardson
because: wild beasts of the south
Feden Papamichael
Instagram account: @Dad2
because: nebraska
Rodrigo Prieto
Instagram account: @Ropstam
because: wolf of wall street
bonus! For anyone who hasn’t followed my account yet, be sure to do so here:
Norm Kroll
Instagram account: @NormKroll
because: footsteps
Who are your favorite filmmakers on Instagram? Let me know in the comments and I will continue to develop this list over time.
