The Top Student Success Stories of 2018
If you know anything about Recording Connection and RRFC, you know we believe in the value of determination, hard work, and seizing the day. For more than three decades we’ve put our students where...
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Film Connection grad Arronn Lepperman Gets Mentored, Shoots Feature in 16 Days!
We recently spoke with recent Film Connection graduate Arronn Lepperman, who after years of thinking about enrolling in our Film Production & Editing program, finally took the plunge and got mentored by Film Connection...
Film Connection mentors Help Student Do Feature Film and Talk Social Media & Promotion
LA-based Film Connection mentors Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir of The Dream Team (Coldplay, Bella Hadid, Mark Ruffalo) are known for going the distance for their externs. Along with providing stellar real world education...
Film Connection mentor Wayne Thompson on the Business of Making Films
Toronto-based Film Connection mentor Wayne Thompson (Ving Rhames, Steven Seagal) is a film and television producer with dozens of credits to his name, two Gemini Awards, and two Director’s Guild of Canada Awards including...
Film Connection mentor Ron McPherson on Finding Your Way in Film!
Producer, DP, and filmmaker of many talents Ron McPherson (Los Angeles, CA) found his way into film via his early career as a makeup artist and photographer in the entertainment industry. Now, with close...
Film Connection student Cheryl Gallegos Agbunag Channels Military Career into TV Pilot
To say Film Connection student Cheryl Gallegos Agbunag (Clearwater, FL) has had an amazing Air Force career would be a definite understatement. Major Cheryl G. Agbunag last two assignments were as the Senior Joint...
Film Connection mentor Sean Taylor on Training Tomorrow’s Pros
As the founder of Visual Jedi, Film Connection mentor Sean Taylor produces in an array of different formats. From training videos to documentaries, weddings to commercials, music videos, and short films, he’s an experienced...
Film Connection mentor Richard Brandes on Sellable Scripts, Star Students, and Who He Hires
We recently caught up with LA-based Film Connection mentor Richard Brandes (Penny Dreadful, Out for Blood, Dead Cold). The multifaceted producer/writer/director with more than twenty films to his credit is known for going the...
Film Connection mentor Cliff Bumgardner On Staying Agile and Making Work that Get’s You Hired!
Film Connection mentor Cliff Bumgardner is a writer, filmmaker, and self-described “professional creative weirdo.” He’s directed commercials for top brands, done documentaries and original series. He’s also known for pushing boundaries in a multitude...
Film Connection mentor Buck Kahler Talks Documentary Filmmaking, Mentorship, and Building Credits
Film Connection mentor Buck Kahler has more than 30 years of filmmaking experience, starting with his career as a combat photojournalist for the U.S. Air Force, of which he is now a retired Master...
