Launched today by partners Natalie Portman and Christine Aylward, MakingOf.com offers a new behind-the-scenes look at directors, actors, crew members and other aspects of the filmmaking process, including interviews, on-set videos and an online community of industry insiders and professionals. With over 40 interviews with high-profile filmmakers like directors Ron Howard, Michel Gondry and Don Roos, actors Billy Bob Thornton and even Natalie Portman herself, and other valuable contributors like composers, cinematographers and screenwriters, the online portal has already hit its initial goal of revealing the work and passion that are a part of the entire creative process involved with filmmaking.

For anyone interested, whether you’re a student, a professional or just someone who loves film, be sure to check out the site and take part in the community. Oh, and did I mention there’s a giveaway for three Macbook Pros just for registering? I thought that’d get you moving.