Lydia Hurlbut is an accomplished CEO and educator, dedicated to making dreams come true through her online film education academy. With extensive experience studying nursing and forensics at the University of Virginia, earning her Bachelor of Applied Science at Simmons College, and obtaining her High School Diploma at Southern Cayuga High School, Hurlbut brings a unique perspective to the world of film. She combines this knowledge with her passion for film and education to give students a personalized and immersive experience to accelerate their professional career paths.

As the CEO of Hurlbut Academy, Hurlbut has created a comprehensive curriculum on all aspects of cinematography, including lighting, lensing, blocking, composition, style, and theory. She shares some of the best-kept secrets from Hollywood film sets to save her students time and money. Hurlbut Academy is a global platform, and students receive personalized mentoring and guidance to achieve their goals.