So much of the content on this site is dedicated to education, whether it be in the form of insight, experience, reviews, or news. But another huge component to any filmmakers creative journey is inspiration. I always recommend that filmmakers consume as much content as possible so that they can passively become inspired and taught the language of cinema and imagery. One of the easiest ways to get more exposure to this type of visual inspiration is – you guessed it, Instagram.

Filmmakers & DPs to Follow On Instagram

While Instagram photos are obviously not a substitute for being inspired by watching a great film or reading a great script, they still do provide a valuable look at the work of some of the best filmmakers out there. Personally speaking, when I’m looking for inspiration for a script, idea, or a type of look, I will often use imagery to inspire my thought process and get the creative juices flowing. The filmmakers on this list are just a few of my favorites… Listed in no particular order:

Reed Morano

Instagram Handle: @reedmorano

Known For: Kill Your Darlings

Emmanuel Lubezski

Instagram Handle: @chivexp

Known For: Gravity

Shane Hurlbut

Instagram Handle: @hurlbutvisuals

Known For: Need For Speed

Vincent Laforet

Instagram Handle: @vincentlaforet

Known For: Mobius

Ben Richardson

Instagram Handle: @benrichardson

Known For: Besasts of the Southern Wild

Phedon Papamichael

Instagram Handle: @papa2

Known For: Nebraska

Rodrigo Prieto

Instagram Handle: @rpstam

Known For: Wolf Of Wall Street

Bonus! For any of you not already following my account, be sure to do so here:

Noam Kroll

Instagram Handle: @noamkroll

Known For: Footsteps

Who are some of your favorite filmmakers on Instagram? Let me know in the comments and I will keep developing this list as time goes on.