Order of the Filmmakers
A guild for those who capture stories in the world of Renaissance Festivals
About the Guild
What Is the Order of the Filmmakers?
We're a creative guild built around filmmaking in and around Renaissance Festivals. Whether you're shooting narrative features, documentary shorts, experimental pieces, or just capturing the spirit of faire life. If you're blending medieval magic with modern media, you've found your people.
No gatekeeping, no judgment. Just filmmakers, editors, actors, writers, costumers, performers, and film fans coming together to share, learn, and create. From polished productions to behind-the-scenes footage, from first-time directors to seasoned pros. Everyone belongs here.
What We Do
We share projects, swap feedback, ask questions, and explore the creative process together. Members post everything from rough cuts to finished films, discuss gear and workflow, and trade tips for filming in unpredictable festival environments. We're here to support, not judge. This is a space for honest curiosity, creative risk-taking, and genuine appreciation for each other's work.
Our Values
Festival Spirit
We celebrate the creativity, tradition, and infectious energy that makes Renaissance Festivals special
Welcoming to All
Seasoned filmmaker or curious beginner, professional or hobbyist. Everyone has a place here
Creative Courage
Try new ideas, take risks, experiment freely. This is a judgment-free zone for creative exploration
Respectful Collaboration
Thoughtful feedback, active listening, and treating each other with kindness, always
Join the Guild
Capture the Magic
Whether you're shooting narrative features, documentary shorts, experimental pieces, or just capturing the spirit of faire life, you've found your people. Connect with other members at festivals, coordinate shoots, and build lasting creative partnerships.
Share & Learn
Post your work, get feedback, and learn from fellow creators at every skill level.
Gear & Workflow
Discuss equipment and share tips for filming in challenging festival environments.
Supportive Community
A safe space for experimentation with constructive feedback and encouragement.
Ready to Be Part of the Story?
If this sounds like your kind of community, join us. Bring your ideas, your footage, your questions, and your passion. No one here expects perfection. Just honesty, curiosity, and love for the craft. We're a community built on mutual respect and shared curiosity, operating mainly through online conversation with in-person connections at festivals when they happen naturally.