HowToFilmSchool has one goal:
Build the most practical, accessible, no-bullshit film education resource on the internet.
The Problem?
The deep, slow, high-quality educational content that film students and crew actually need takes hundreds of hours to create. Dictionary entries, department guides, gear libraries, full courses—these things aren’t quick blog posts. They’re real infrastructure.
That’s why we launched the HowToFilmSchool Patreon.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Every dollar goes toward building and expanding the free educational pillars of HTFS:
Free Film School
Supporters help pay for updates and support of the content.
The Filmmaking Dictionary
1,000+ definitions, examples, diagrams, and set-ready explanations.
Patrons directly accelerate new entries and updates.
Global Production Hubs Guide
A database of Production hubs.
- Rental houses
- Studio stages
- Permit info
- Local film orgs
- Universities & training programs
- Crew resources
This is the first resource of its kind on the internet. Patrons make it possible.
Survival Guide PDFs
Patrons help fund the writing and design of full-length, premium guides:
- Cinematography
- Gaffer
- Grip
- Assistant Director
- Camera Department
Patrons get early access and discounts.
Why Patreon Matters
HTFS traffic is growing fast, but the kind of content that actually helps people become better filmmakers doesn’t pay for itself. Ads cover hosting. PDFs help a bit. Everything else is built on passion and time.
Patreon gives us stable resources to:
- Spend more time writing in-depth guides
- Expand and maintain the Free Film School
- Release more downloadable docs
- Keep a much as possible free and accessible
The more patrons we have, the faster HTFS grows.
Join the Project
If HTFS has helped you learn filmmaking—or if you want to support the next generation of filmmakers—joining the Patreon is the most impactful thing you can do.
Become a Patron
Your support builds something real, lasting, and useful for thousands of people around the world.
Let’s build the film school we wish existed. Together.