Welcome to Filmmaking Lifestyle. We’re here to help you on your journey.
Filmmaking Lifestyle exists to provide a trusted learning and development ecosystem for video company owners.
My name is Matt Crawford, filmmaker and online business owner, and we are honored to help folks at all stages of their journey make progress toward new levels of success. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or an accomplished one, we’re here for you.
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courses & ecommerce
So what exactly is Filmmaking Lifestyle?
Filmmaking Lifestyle offers a platform for filmmakers of all kinds. We offer courses, community, tools & apps to help you run your video company, as well as an eCommerce store for filmmaking gear.
Originally started as a place to document my personal journey in the video production industry, Filmmaking Lifestyle has transformed into a leading platform, offering actionable courses, state-of-the-art tools, and an eCommerce store for filmmakers worldwide.
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Who Founded The Site?
My name is Matt Crawford and I am the founder of Filmmaking Lifestyle. I was born in the UK, lived for a while in the United States, as well as extensive travels around the world. I ran a successful video production company & marketing agency and I’m a full time filmmaker and entrepreneur.
I worked for a while in the school system making promotional videos for a chain of schools. I’ve also held a job in corporate-ville, but left when I realized the world of employment wasn’t for me.
Since then, I’ve been an entrepreneur, starting my video production company back in 2012.
You can find out more about me on my personal site. You can also follow my personal accounts here:
- My LinkedIn
- My Twitter / X Account
- My personal Facebook account
- Filmmaking Lifestyle's Facebook page
Matt Crawford – Filmmaker & Entrepreneur
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eCommerce store
Why Buy From Us?
We think it’s important that the filmmaking and video production world builds a passionate community around people who want to help improve themselves, each other and their respective careers.
At Filmmaking Lifestyle, our eCommerce platform is more than just a store — it's a carefully curated collection of products designed to propel your video business into a league of its own.
We partner with leading manufacturers and creators to bring you the latest in gear, tech & clothing that you need for the day-to-day of your business.
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Editorial Guidelines
At FilmLifestyle.com, we uphold rigorous standards to ensure the content we produce meets our exacting quality measures. Each keystroke made in the name of Filmmaking Lifestyle undergoes meticulous scrutiny by our Senior Editors, who are seasoned experts in their respective fields.
Why rely on our guides and articles? Each of our guides is vetted by a Senior Certified expert. They examine every step, testing them in real-world filmmaking environments. We endorse methods that are tried-and-true.
How do we review equipment and gear? We gauge raw performance, juxtapose findings with industry benchmarks, and use acclaimed tools and real-world scenarios. Evaluations are conducted by certified film production professionals, many with decades of experience.
What makes our guides reliable? We lay out our testing methodology and tools before presenting benchmarks. Our passion as filmmaking aficionados drives us to deliver results that have been rigorously and repeatedly tested.
fact checking
Fact Checking Policy
At FilmLifestyle.com, we maintain a stringent verification policy, ensuring our content upholds the highest standards of authenticity and remains free from undue biases. Each piece of content is meticulously examined by our devoted team of editors.
Our team works to make sure everything we publish is precise and current. We believe trust is cultivated over time, and our readers bank on us to furnish them with factual insights. Our editorial team members boast various credentials and expertise in filmmaking and video production.
Our writers and editors prioritize accuracy in headlines, avoiding sensationalist “clickbait.” Endorsements and collaborations are distinctly highlighted, and we advocate for editorial autonomy. Reviews and critiques are objective and impartial.
Should there be any uncertainty regarding content on FilmLifestyle.com, we welcome questions and suggested refinements.
Content corrections
Corrections Policy
The team of writers and editors at FilmLifestyle.com are only human. Despite our rigorous attention to detail, occasional oversights might make their way into our published content. Our corrections policy ensures discrepancies are swiftly addressed and rectified.
Content remains updated with the latest information whenever required. This framework is integrated with our verification protocols to maintain the highest level of accuracy. We are always open to and appreciative of feedback and suggestions for improvements.
For recommendations or corrections, please reach out to [email protected]. Our editorial team will review and incorporate your input.
originality
Originality Policy
At FilmLifestyle.com, we prioritize authenticity. Ensuring the originality of our content is a foundational pillar of Filmmaking Lifestyle. We adhere to delivering unbiased, unique, and genuine content that is thoroughly verified and free from plagiarism.
Breaching copyright or intellectual property rights is a grave editorial concern; we adopt a zero-tolerance stance.
Every writer and contributor is bound to observe relevant journalistic standards and practices, which include:
- FTC Disclosure Guidelines
- Fair Use Principles
- Copyright Law
- Society of Professional Journalists Ethics Code
Our editorial policy stands firm on authenticity and originality, and we hold FilmLifestyle.com to exacting standards of responsibility.
Our Writers
Our expert writers are enthusiastic professionals with plenty of experience on their hands. Content written by our expert writers is reviewed by our editorial staff.
Contact Details
We can be contacted using the address below where you can write to us with suggestions, tips or feedback.
How FL began
The history of Filmmaking Lifestyle
The site started as a place where I shared motivational posts, thoughts and ideas on mindset and success from a filmmaking perspective. At first, I did this more for myself than an audience, as I pushed myself to start my video production business.
As I achieved success with my business, I started to post more guides about how other entrepreneurs can setup a business like mine. The site has evolved into something that I’m proud to share with the world. Now, we have a team of experts on the cutting edge of the film industry.
From there, the site has grown into a media company, an education provider and an eCommerce store.
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Resources
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what people say about FL
“Wow, i really needed this! First off, didn't know where to post this so sending here to thank you Matt for the wonderful work. I finished your book last month and already have my first two clients for my video business. Cant believe I already have paying clients and I have you to thank big time! The tips and tactics you breakdown in your book are second to none. You can tell you've walked the walk and know what you're talking about.”
“Video Business Fast Forward has been a revelation for my video work. I started out like most with no real understanding of what I was doing. Matt's book gave my the fundamentals I needed to get started and the book builds on that foundation into getting your first clients and beyond! I was doing a crappy marketing job for local startup when I came across Matt's work at Filmmaking Lifestyle.”
“Matt, you're a legend! As you know I run a small-ish video company in London. There are only 4 of us in the team and we're trying to compete with the big boys. Your course has been a breath of fresh air! So pleased for this opportunity to be among the early first members! What you're offering here for us is the absolute best in cutting edge business advice and systems for running video companies. My eternal thanks, man!”
Work With Purpose
The best, most valuable work we can do comes from focusing on priorities, reducing waste of resources, providing helpful feedback, and collaborating with positive intentions.
Own Your Outcome
Embrace the privilege that responsibilities provide to do deep work that delivers meaningful results and makes a positive difference in the lives of others.
Share Without Ego
We offer the complete picture of our experiences—to ourselves and to our audience—to enable authentic learning that promotes our values without compromise.
Embrace the Process
Be curious. Learn from failure and admit mistakes. Question assumptions and explore opportunities. Reduce chaos. Promote sustainability. And find as much joy in the work as in the success.
Your Dream. Our Mission.
Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
We are proud to be a purpose-driven company in the service of others. A mission, vision, and set of core values are essential to such a company that is truly devoted to a cause greater than itself.
We are excited to share ours here as a commitment to you of our authenticity and transparency.
Charge what you’re worth — and hear “yes” more often
Positioning and follow-up tactics from the Get More Video Clients guide so you stop under-quoting and start winning work that fits your rates.