Courtesy of Brand (4) Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Whether you're a professional or an amateur filmmaker (or shopping for one), modern smartphones make it incredibly easy to create big-screen-worthy content without a budget-busting kit. In fact, Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow said at the iPhone 13's reveal in 2021 that its cinematic cameras "might even birth a new genre," while Apple's latest iPhone 17 features a 48-megapixel back camera, 48-megapixel ultrawide lens and a 18-megapixel front "selfie" camera. The smartphone can also capture video at 4K Ultra HD resolution at up to 60fps. Related Stories Lifestyle 10 Hermès Gifts You Can Get for Under $100 Lifestyle On Shoes Are Up to Half Off: A Ranking of the Best Sneakers to Gift Runners, Walkers and Gym Buffs Apple Apple iPhone 17 Get at T-Mobile Get a free iPhone 17 with new line on Experience Beyond Plan (no trade-in) For those looking to top up on technical knowledge or play with some of the newest toys, we're rounding up some of the best gifts for filmmakers of all ages and skill levels. From fancy cameras and precise microphones to sound engineer-approved headphones, there is no shortage of accessories for future directors and cinematographers. And it's truly a question of personal preference; filmmakers rely on their perfect combination of equipment to produce the look and feel they want. For that very reason, buying the best gift for the aspiring filmmaker in your life can be quite difficult. That's why practical and personal gifts are an excellent fit for any movie creator you know. Tripods can simplify the content creation experience, while posters and books make great gifts for your recent film school grad. A new camera is always among the best gifts for film students on a budget, along with laptop-friendly backpacks that let them work from anywhere. May we also suggest a print or digital subscription to this very publication too? So, whether your recipient is just starting out or has a wealth of experience (or maybe you're treating yourself to new gear), here's an eclectic selection of the best gifts for filmmakers or anyone else who loves movies and TV. Need more ideas? Check out The Hollywood Reporter's holiday gift guides here. Amazon Acrylic Film Directors Clapboard $17.95 $19.89 Buy now on Amazon Whether they use it as decor or on set, no aspiring filmmaker's kit is complete without a movie clapboard. This acrylic dry-erase filming slate comes with an eraser and two pens. Amazon 'Fake Love Letters, Forged Telegrams, and Prison Escape Maps: Designing Graphic Props for Filmmaking' $34.52 $39.95 Buy Now on Amazon If they're dedicated to creating the most realistic scenery on their film sets, Dublin-based designer Annie Atkins reveals how to do just that in her 208-page book, Designing Graphic Props for Filmmaking. From invitations, love letters, coffee shop receipts and more ephemera, this book provides endless inspiration. Pocket Tripod Universal Kit $39.95 $45 11% off Buy Now at Pocket tripod Our new favorite essential for on-the-go group shots, selfies and videos, the credit card-sized Pocket Tripod universal kit slips easily into wallets and fits a range of phones. (It includes nine adapters with different widths for customizing the fit.) Kodak Luma 450 Portable Projector $350 on Amazon On-the-go film fanatics can turn any spot into a movie theater with Kodak's Luma 350 portable projector, which supports up to 4K quality in 1080p and delivers an image size as large as 150 inches (or up to 200 inches for 16:9 widescreen content) on any wall or other flat surface with a maximum throw distance of 15 feet. It can be plugged into an Amazon Firestick or Roku to watch movies and TV shows from streaming accounts or mirror your laptop or smartphone screen for presentations. It has built-in speakers and USB ports for supporting flash drives loaded with photo or video files, and the rechargeable battery lasts up to three hours. ASUS ZenScreen $199 on Amazon There are tons of good monitors out there, but versatility is key. The ASUS ZenScreen 15.6-in. 1080p portable USB monitor is one of the best travel-friendly screens for on-the-go video editing, playback, online browsing and movie watching - a perfect combo for a filmmaker. Nikon Nikon Z f 24-70mm Camera Kit $2,446 $2,599.95 6% off Buy Now on Amazon Nikon's Z f compact mirrorless digital camera is a treat for photographers and videographers. In our hands-on testing, we were impressed with the autofocus and video stabilization while taking photos during hikes and bumpy rides through Arches National Park. The 24-70mm lens kit is especially great