13 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For The Budding Ava DuVernay In Your Life

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TheFilmArtist/Etsy

This perfectly minimal poster serves up a ton of inspiration. Hang it on your wall for constant good vibes from one of the best filmmakers around.

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Amazon

This camcorder has everything an aspiring filmmaker needs to get started at a price that won't break the bank. One reviewer even wrote, "Light weight, high definition, and easy to use. Even my son who is 4-years-old can play it very well."

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Amazon

Hands a little shaky? Get a clear, steady shot with this lightweight tripod, perfect for carrying around if you're shooting in various locations.

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Amazon

If your gift-giving budget is tight, we suggest getting your favorite budding filmmaker a lens kit for their phone. Our cellphones are capable of just about everything, including shooting pretty good video. Remember 2015's critically-acclaimed Tangerine? That was shot entirely on an iPhone 5S.

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Amazon

If you take the iPhone filmmaking route, you're going to need a powerful battery to keep your phone charged while you're shooting. 

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MasterClass

Like DuVernay, Shonda Rhimes knows good TV. Get a lesson from the woman behind TGIT with lifetime access to Rhimes' master class on writing for television.

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The Dial Press

Baldwin's book-length essay is the perfect reflection on some of Hollywood's most iconic stars and films. Baldwin mixes the personal with incisive cultural criticism.

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Routledge

hooks is another writer who perfectly examines race, gender, and class through a cultural lens. Reel to Real mixes cultural commentary and conversations with filmmakers to create a must-read for anyone interested in film.

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Mubi

Netflix is fantastic, but if the person on your list is a little pickier, Mubi has a great selection of curated films. Is your aspiring filmmaker more of a horror fan? Check out Shudder. 

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Amazon

A Movie Lover's Journal is the perfect way to keep track of films you love or hate with guided exercises and prompts.

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Brush up on your film and TV knowledge with this fun trivia game that may spark a few ideas about your own projects. 

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You've got to share the fruits of your labor. After you've completed your film, share it with friends and family.

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One of the biggest Black film festivals of the year, the American Black Film Festival has previously included discussions with Ryan Coogler, the stars of Claws, and Netflix's Strong Black Lead.