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Like many of our emerging filmmakers, Noah Cook (Dallas, TX) first found the Film Connection after getting discouraged with other film school options. “I actually almost went to a film school in Santa Fe,...
When he first moved to Los Angeles, aspiring screenwriter and director Juan Armijos says he had several completed scripts ready to pitch. But when he became a Film Connection student, he had an interesting...
From the time Rachel Svatos decided she wanted a career in film, she knew she didn’t want to go the conventional educational route. “I was looking for something that wasn’t the typical four-year college,”...
Caleb Dixon’s (Nashville, TN) first interest in film came as a 10-year old kid, playing with his parent’s old video camera—a practice which he says got him in a bit of trouble. “I just...
Film Connection student Brandon Russell (Clarksville, TN) grew up with a love for the arts, but it wasn’t until high school that he realized he was a natural storyteller. “We had a creative writing...
A few months ago, Katz Carter (Los Angeles, CA) tuned into “Connected,” RRFC’s weekly jobs webcast with DJ IZ, and heard about a unique scholarship opportunity to attend The Film Connection. On an impulse,...
If you spend a few minutes talking with Film Connection student Ananth Agastya, you’ll soon see that his love of film is cut from a deep, rich tapestry—partly because of his background, and partly...
Spend a few minutes talking with Film Connection student Adam Howell, and you’ll soon discover his passion for film—most notably, horror and thriller films. “A lot of my favorite horror movies are from 30-40...
When you’re learning in a real-world setting, it pays to be prepared for anything—you never know when an opportunity will come your way. Take Film Connection grad Steven Hadrych III, who volunteered to help...
Metaphorically speaking, sometimes you have to step into the water before you realize all you want to do is swim. For Victor Smith, it wasn’t water he was looking for; it was the fire...
