Black Friday 2024 kicks off on November 28th at midnight, though deals often start earlier. We've compiled details from last year's sales, updating as new information becomes available.
We also have other special curated black Friday lists that you won't want to miss:
Here are the top Black Friday deals for filmmakers, organized by category to help you find the best offers.
Assets / Stock Footage
88%
A Sound Effect
A Sound Effect provides a wide variety of sound effects and music libraries.
DEAL: Up to 88% off 2000+ sound effects libraries, plugins and virtual instruments. All orders come with bonus sound packs and the popular 60+ page Sound Success Guide e-book – free!e is locked in forever (until canceled)
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Now - Dec 9th 2024
70%
FX Elements
FX Elements is a provider of high-quality VFX stock footage suitable for everything from feature films to social media posts.
DEAL: up to 70% off on individual clips (footage) and 40% off subscriptions. Subscription price is locked in forever (until canceled)
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Nov 25th - Dec 2nd 2024
50%
Boom Library
Boom Library provides high-end sound effects for all media and audio professionals.
DEAL: discounts ranging from 25% to 90% with many bundles available at 50% off.
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Now - Nov 24th 2024
Amazon Deals
Amazon has tons of Black Friday deals for filmmakers. Here are some of the best:
28%
Sony a7 III
The Sony A7 III full-frame mirrorless camera is available with a 28% discount.
28%
Canon EOS R5
The Canon EOS R5 is available at 28% off, the camera is a full-frame hybrid camera capable of 8K Video via a 45 Megapixel CMOS Sensor.
78%
SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO CFexpress Card Type B
This SanDisk CFexpress card is available at a whopping 78% discount.
45%
SanDisk 512GB Extreme PRO CFast 2.0 Memory Card
Another SanDisk memory card, this one is CFast 2.0 and offered at a 45% discount.
33%
SanDisk 2TB Extreme PRO Portable SSD
External USB type C SSD by SanDisk offers 2000MB/s transfer speeds. Great option for backing up camera cards in the field.
15%
ZHIYUN Molus X60
Molus X60 is a small but powerful RGB light that is useful for a number of applications.
15%
Deity TC-1 Wireless Timecode Box
One of the best and most trusted external timecode generators that you can buy.
Software & Plugins
54%
Topaz Labs
Topaz Labs is the creator of an incredible range of AI-assisted video and photo enhancement tools.
DEAL: Bundles discounted up to 54% off and individual apps discounted up to 50% off
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Now - Dec 2nd 2024
$40
Arc Studio Pro
Arc Studio is a modern, feature-rich screenwriting application. Available for Mac, Windows, mobile, or via any web browser.
DEAL: Save $40 on one year of Arc Studio Pro, that means the total cost for 1 year is only $59.
Coupon Code: EARLYFRIDAY24
Dates: Now - ?
50%
Adobe Creative Cloud
It’s Adobe Creative Cloud. I don’t think an introduction is really necessary.
DEAL: 50% off the first year for first time subscribers.
*Coupon Code: *none****
Dates: Now - Nov 29th, 2024
25%
aescripts + aeplugins
aescripts offers thousands of plugins and presets for After Effects, Premiere Pro, and other post-production software
DEAL: Save 25% off at checkout, some exclusions apply.
Coupon Code: **CYBER**
Dates: Now - Dec 6th 2024
30%
MotionVFX
MotionVFX is the creator of numerous plugins for FCP, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere, and After Effects.
DEAL: Save 15% when buying 2 or more items, 20% for 3 or more, and 30% on 5 or more items.
Coupon Code: **BW30**
Dates: Now - ?
Hardware
50%
SmallRig
SmallRig is a provider of affordable camera gear and accessories. They offer a number of camera cages, rigs, and various connectors to build out your camera package. Additionally, they now offer video lights and other filmmaking equipment.
DEAL: 15% to 50% off, the sales change frequently so you'll need to check back often to catch the best deal.
Coupon Code: SALE
Dates: Now - Dec 2nd 2024
50%
Bright Tangerine
Bright Tangerine are the makers or various camera gear such as matte boxes, cages and more.
DEAL: Save 20% site-wide with some items such as the Misfit Atom available at 50% off.
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Nov 25th - Dec 12th 2024
52%
DJI
DJI is most famous for its line of drones and gimbals, but now they have entire camera systems.
DEAL: 20% - 52% discounts on various items.
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Nov 25th - Dec 12th 2024
Tutorials / Training
50%
Masterclass
MasterClass is one the most popular online learning platforms on the internet. For filmmakers, there are a number of courses taught by directors such as Werner Herzog, Martin Scorsese, James Cameron, Ron Howard, and many others.
DEAL: Pre-Black Friday Sale - save up to 50% off your first year when subscribing to Masterclass. Actual discount amount will depend on the subscription tier chosen.
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Now - Nov 27th 2024
2 for 1
Shooting People
Shooting People is a UK independent filmmakers network. By joining their community, filmmakers can access their jobs board packed with roles on genuinely indie shoots, their film funding database, competitions, Ask & Discuss forum, and more.
DEAL: 2 months of SP membership for the price of one at £9.95
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Now - Dec 4th 2024
30%
FXPHD
fxphd is one of the absolute best online training sites for VFX artists of all kinds. They offer courses on a wide variety of topics and software.
DEAL: Save 30% on annual and monthly subscriptions. The 30% deal also extends to the stand-alone color grading courses as well.
Coupon Code: none required
Dates: Now - ?
-$120
Filmmaker's Academy
Filmmakers Academy is the brainchild of Shane Hurlbut ASC. It is chock full of great courses on a wide variety of subjects, especially in the realm of cinematography.
DEAL: Save $120 off the price of 1 year of subscription.
Coupon Code: NIGHT
Dates: Now - ?
Misc Deals
30%
Sideshowfx
SideshowFX creates customized software profiles and icon packs for devices like Stream Desk and Loupedeck.
DEAL: Save 30% on all icon packs
Coupon Code: BF2024
Dates: ?
B&H Deals
B&H has a wide variety of Black Friday for filmmakers deals that are currently active. There are far too many deals to list them all, but we've picked some of the best deals and put them below.
Wrapping up
These are the best Black Friday filmmaker deals for 2024 that we could find. If you come across any amazing offers we've missed, please let us know through our social channels or by emailing [email protected].
We'll be regularly updating this list leading up to and beyond Black Friday 2024, so be sure to check back often. And if you're looking for a comprehensive list of the top Black Friday deals, you can find that here as well. We hope you're able to find the perfect deals to meet your filmmaking needs. Happy shopping!
And check here if you're looking for a massive list of all the best Black Friday lists - very meta indeed.
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