The Ultimate Filmmaker’s Christmas Gift Guide
Nov 21, 2025
The countdown is on! Whether you’re looking for ideas to get your creative loved one, or are writing a Christmas list of your own, this guide is exactly what you need to make this holiday season memorable.
Let's get into it...
Director's Chair Enamel Pin
£14.99 from Film Pin Society
A cute and stylish addition to any Christmas gift bag, this director’s chair pin is one of many designs available from Film Pin Society.
This pin features a soft enamel 2" Black nickel-plated metal with two metal locking backs.
Peak Design Mobile Creator Kit
£47.99 from Adventure Rider
The Peak Design Creator Kit is a modular phone mount system built to support a wide range of content creation setups.
A great gift for newer filmmakers looking to shoot with their phones, or those capturing action shots on the go.
With a compact, lightweight design and multiple interchangeable mounting plates, the Creator Kit supports flexible use across various shooting styles and environments. Whether attached to a helmet, tripod, or rig, it delivers a rigid and stable platform suitable for active scenarios.
The Ultimate Film Production Organiser Bundle | Hardback + Interactive Digital Film Planner
Planners from £24.99 by Filmmaking Planner
Created by award-winning filmmakers with real industry experience, this planner bundle combines educational value with professional-grade production tools, perfect for all filmmakers from beginners to seasoned professionals.
Trusted by film schools, independent creators, and production teams worldwide, Filmmaking Planner offers a complete solution for managing film projects from concept to final cut.
Film Festival Passes
Experiences make unique and thoughtful gifts. There are a variety of events coming up in 2026 that will make for great days out for filmmakers to attend alone or with friends. Choose an event close by or make a weekend out of it to travel to, enjoy the unique cinema, networking and workshops.
Vanguard Alta Battery & Memory Card Case
£20 from picstop
Perfect for indie filmmakers shooting their own content, or directors, camera operators, editors and more.
The Vanguard ALTA BCL Battery Case Large is a perfect auxiliary accessory that can fit 4 batteries, memory cards, cleaning pen, and 2 filters. Available in small and large.
The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Fifth Edition
£14.21 on Amazon
Widely acknowledged as the bible of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker's Handbook is now completely updated with the latest advances. For students and teachers, professionals and novices, this indispensable handbook covers all aspects of movie making.
Movie Posters
From £7.95 by posterlounge
A range of different sizes and materials are available. We’d recommend one larger poster size or a collection of smaller posters selected with a theme.
Alternatively, consider a signed poster for a more personal touch.
