So, 2020 has been...a year. But guess what, gang—there's still plenty to celebrate! So, bust out your ugliest holiday sweater and your freshest credit card, because it's time to show your cinephilic dear ones just how much they mean to you...with gifts and things.

Not sure what to get or where to look? Don't sweat it. Our annual Holiday Gift Guide will give you tons of ideas for great filmmaking gifts for the screenwriter, indie filmmaker, or straight-up movie snob in your life regardless of how big or small your budget is.

Let's get giftin'!

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Under $100

Subscriptions

If you're gonna give a gift, why not give one that lasts all year long? Subscriptions to streaming services, film magazines, and online filmmaking courses will definitely keep your loved one busy throughout 2021.

[Technically, some of these are over $100, but...just roll with it.]

Streaming Services

The Criterion ChannelThe Criterion Channel

Magazines

Online Courses

Spike Lee MasterclassSpike Lee's Independent Filmmaking Masterclass

DVDs and Blu-rays

Okay, surely there are people out there that still collect DVDs and Blu-rays. If so, Barnes & Noble is offering a 50% discount on nearly a thousand Criterion Collection titles, including films by film legends Kurosawa, Fellini, Hitchcock, Bergman, and so many more. Here's just a handful of the amazing movies on the list.

Barnes & Noble Criterion SaleBarnes & Noble Criterion Sale

Tools and Accessories

Gadgets and tools are the lifeblood of every filmmaker. Do they need them? Probably not. Do they want them? Heck yeah! Here are a bunch of neat stocking stuffers that'll get your director, cinematographer, and screenwriter friends excited.

  • Plot Devices Shotlist Notepad: $7
  • Filmtools Gaff Tape Lanyard: $14
  • Peak Design Mobile Mounts: $32
  • Moondog Labs Multi-Smartphone Camera Filter Mount: $35
  • SmallRig Pro Mobile Cage for iPhone 11: $40
  • Storyclock x Storyboard Pro Kit: $40
  • Lensbaby OMNI Flare Expansion Pack: $56
  • Tiffen 6-Filter ND & ND/Polarizer Kit for DJI Mavic Mini: $59
  • Manfrotto Pro Rugged 64GB Memory Card: $85
  • Deity Microphones V-Mic D4 DUO Microphone: $89
  • Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit: $89
  • Joby Beamo LED Light: $90
  • Moment CineBloom Filter Set: $90
  • Frii Designs Conda Strap: $97
  • Zhiyun Smooth 4 Handheld Gimbal: $99

Moment Phone Filter SetMoment Phone Filter Set (Cinebloom)

Apparel and Fun Stuff

If your film lover loves movies, let 'em show the world by wearing a totally cool T-shirt, hat, or not-nerdy-at-all pin that says, "Hey, I'm serious about cinema." If they're not too keen on clothes, we've got some other goodies, too.

  • Adorama Gift Card: If you're not sure what a "film gear" is...
  • Filmtools
    • Kino Flo T-Shirt: $13
    • American Cinematographer "Sketch" Camera Operator T-Shirt: $15
    • Moviola Ball Cap: $15
    • Stinger Pin: $15
    • 9-Light Pin: $15
    • Hoo-Rag Bandana: $20
    • 5-Panel Hat (Black): $20

Filmtools MerchFilmtools Merch

  • Production Apparel
    • Camera Head Man Sticker: $4
    • Cat Stops Sticker: $4
    • Aspect Ratios T-Shirt: $23
    • C47 Patent T-Shirt: $23
    • Designated Charging Station (DIT) T-Shirt: $23
    • Director Evolution T-Shirt: $23
    • DTF (Down to Film) T-Shirt: $23
    • Fix It On Set T-Shirt: $23
    • Mayonaise T-Shirt: $23
    • More Room Tone T-Shirt: $23
    • Steadicam Patent T-Shirt: $24
    • Steadicam Silhouette T-Shirt: $24

Production Apparel ShirtsProduction Apparel Shirts

  • A24 Shop
    • Tony Scream Pin (Hereditary): $10
    • Office Notebook: $12
    • A24 Library Mugs: $15
    • White Logo Tee: $30
    • Logo Party Hat: $35
    • A24 Logo Motion Print: $36
    • The Lighthouse Grooming Set: $42
    • Widescreen Beach Towel: $45
    • A24 x Joya Genre Candles: $48
    • Hereditary Screenplay Book: $60
    • Grey Patch Crew: $75

A24 merchA24 Merch

$100-$499

Want to go all out on your gift-giving this year? These tools might be a little more spendy, but they will definitely make filmmaking a whole lot easier for your friend or family member who makes movies...even if that friend or family member is actually you buying stuff for yourself.

  • Sony GP-VPT2BT Shooting Grip: $138
  • Joby Mobile Vlogging Kit: $200
  • SanDisk Extreme 2TB Portable SSD: $230
  • RØDE VideoMic NTG on Camera Mic: $249
  • Kessler Mag Max 3A Battery Adapter: $249
  • Samsung T5 2TB External SSD: $280
  • Rotolight NEO 2 LED Light: $299
  • Megadap Leica M – Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter: $349
  • Smartta SliderMini 2: $359
  • GoPro HERO9 Black: $399
  • Lensbaby Velvet 56 56mm f/1.6 Lens for Canon RF: $440 
  • DJI Mini 2 Drone: $449
  • Insta360 ONE R 360 Camera Twin Edition: $480
  • Fathom Camera Cage One: $495
  • DJI RSC 2 Gimbal: $499

GoPro HERO9 BlackGoPro HERO9 BlackCredit: GoPro

$500-$999

Okay, Mr. or Mrs. Moneybags...looking to burn a hole in your pocket for some sweet filmmaking gear? These items will definitely do it, but you know what else they'll do? Make your (or your friend's) filmmaking life easier and more exciting.

  • Tilta BMPCC 4K/6K Display Mod Kit: $528 - $548
  • Zhiyun Crane-2S Handheld Gimbal: $539
  • Sirui 50mm 1.33X f/1.8 Anamorphic Lens: $700
  • SmallHD Indie 7 Touchscreen Monitor: $899
  • edelkrone JibONE Mini Jib: $909
  • Apple iPhone 12: $999 - $1099

Zhiyun Crane-2SZhiyun Crane-2S Handheld Gimbal

$1000 and Up (basically, cameras)

First of all, who do you think you are buying someone a new camera or whatever for the holidays? Second, have I ever told you how cute you are?

Listen, even if this stuff is strictly looky-no-touchy, we at least wanted to show you all of the gear that caught our eye this year.

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What are some other gift ideas for filmmakers? Let us know what you'd like to receive as a gift down in the comments!

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