Whether you're a filmmaker, director, or creative working with visuals – the question "where do I find inspiration?" comes up constantly. These 4 sources are built to help you find cinematic references, spark ideas, and shape the visual language of your next project – without wasting hours endlessly scrolling.

1. Genery.io

Genery is a visual search tool for filmmakers – built on 10M+ stills and GIFs from movies, ads, and music videos. Find references, moodboards, and visual techniques fast. It’s built for speed and precision, especially when you need visual storytelling that hits.

Great for:

• Kicking off a new project

• Exploring cinematography and framing

• Finding scenes from films

• Gathering materials for treatments

• Searching for concept or story ideas

2. Pinterest

Yes, the classic. Pinterest is still one of the best places to build visual libraries – especially for filmmakers. Search everything from "noir lighting setups" to "color grading references" or "framing in Wes Anderson films," and you'll uncover a ton of relevant visual material.

It’s a goldmine for:

• Shot composition ideas

• Mood and tone references

• Costume and production design inspo

Save pins, build boards by scene, genre, or project, and let the algorithm refine your feed over time.

Pro tip: Don’t just scroll – curate. Use private boards to collect inspiration for specific treatments, scripts, or client decks.

3. Curated Pinterest Board #1 – Film Stills • Genery Movie Pages

This is a curated board powered by Genery, featuring the best stills from films — selected for their visual storytelling, composition, and mood. It’s built to help filmmakers lock in the look and feel of a project before they move into production or pitch.

4. Curated Pinterest Board #2 – Visual Techniques & Filmmaking Tricks

This one features handpicked Instagram Reels from Genery that showcase mind-blowing visual techniques — camera tricks, transitions, motion design, and clever in-camera effects. Perfect for filmmakers and creators looking to push their craft and explore fresh, high-impact styles.

Start with one, see what pulls you in, and build your own system of collecting. Visual inspiration isn't just about pretty pictures – it's about training your eye and building taste.