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ADMISSIONS

Enrollment is open to anybody with an interest in professional underwater photography, videography, cinematography, filmmaking or editing. For courses involving scuba diving, a minimum of 20 dives and full scuba certification is required.

At The Liquid Motion Academy, we are serious about you realizing your dream, in your time, at your speed.  Top Cinematographers, award-winning Photographers, and globally leading Filmmakers works privately, with just one student at a time. Whether a personal passion, career or occupational goal, if you are committed to the art, we are committed to helping you achieve results, fast. We encourage you to talk with us, to discuss your personal goals and get started on the path toward realizing your dream.

The Cost for all Programs includes:

The cost for all programs includes:

Prior to arrival: Logistics planning, recommendations, booking assistance, support. Video consultation and personal work assessment. Online learning options, optional classes, private 1:1 support.

On site: All course, media, or production materials, technology fees, and other associated costs except as noted. Guaranteed private, one-on-one, customised instruction with a globally renowned, award-winning Photographer/Filmmaker/Artist & 30 years Industry Pro Mentor (except for group classes).

VIP greeting and assistance on arrival in Cozumel on request. Transfers to/from dive departure points, and to/from The Academy. 24h availability and support while in Cozumel.

Additional Fees

VAT:  Mexico requires that fees are subject to 16% IVA (VAT)

*Diving:  Prices with a * are for the Private 1:1 tuition/training/instruction and customised, tailored VIP Underwater Videography, Cinematography & Filmmaking Courses; dive costs and equipment rentals are additional.  Liquid Motion Academy works with the best dive operators in Cozumel to ensure your safety and provide a superior diving experience with extra long dives.   Each days diving includes 2 dives on 2 different Cozumel reefs in the Marine Park, air tanks & weights and is $145.

Luxury Private charter:  For super privacy, total flexibility and a luxurious, custom-made dive itinerary, The Academy can provide a high-end private charter boat. Only you, your private Mentor, your private boat, your private Captain.  VIP private charter is $965 and includes Captain, personal dive itinerary and plan, air tanks and weights, diving (two dives) on customised, carefully selected reefs, to fit your preferred diving style, wishes, needs, experience and goals. Discounts are available for 5 days +

4K Video Camera, Housing & Lighting System rental: $165 per day, Video Lights: $30 each per day.
Still Camera, Housing & Lighting System rental – on request.

There is a Cozumel Marine Park Protection fee of $12 per day.

General Information, Policies & Booking Requirements

Equipment: Students and guests should bring their own camera, housing, lighting equipment or otherwise advise us if rental is required.

It is recommended to bring a laptop with course-specific or recommended software installed, as well as a back-up drive for extra footage/image storage. This will serve as a personal workstation during courses, and allow for ‘out of hours’ creative growth and development. The Academy is fully available to you to assist with all equipment and software recommendations and questions once bookings are confirmed.

Policy: Bookings are fully payable in advance; a deposit of 50% reserves and confirms space, with the balance due 45 days prior to the start of the program or course. Payment is guaranteed 95% fully refundable up to 45 days prior to the course, and 50% refundable up to 30 days prior. Refunds are not available thereafter.
Course dates can be changed 2x up to 45 days prior to course, based on availability, at no cost. Refunds and changes are possible only up to 2 years maximum after original booking dates. Price increases may apply. The Academy recommends guests to please have trip/travel insurance in place to cover any personal last minute cancellations or changes or losses, and cannot be held responsible for such circumstances or Acts of God.

All programs and diving are professionally provided by Liquid Motion’s internationally acclaimed, multi award-winning Photographer/Filmmakers/Artists, Guy & Anita Chaumette (National Geographic, Discovery, BBC, ARTE, TVE, Scuba Diving Magazine, DIVER etc).  The world-renowned Industry Pro’s are Marine Specialists and Experts in Underwater Photography & Film, with a lifetime experience as Cinematographers, Photographers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, Authors, Fish Behaviourists, Marine Biologists & Underwater Imaging Instructors.  Master Dive Instructors & Rebreather specialists, Guy and Anita additionally bring over 30 years experience and an expert knowledge of 5-star diving, dive itinerary planning, and professional luxury guiding for super yachts, VIPs and individuals all over the world.  All programs are one-on-one, private instruction, unless otherwise noted.

The Academy team is here to answer any questions you may have, make your enrolment as straightforward and stress-free as possible, and guide you on taking the first step towards realizing your dream.

Whether Filmmaking, Photography or Editing, this is where things happen.  Please contact us, to discuss your goals, and together we will customize the perfect package to suit your unique personal goals and needs.

Thank you for choosing Liquid Motion® Underwater Photo & Film Academy.