One-on-One Mentoring for Filmmakers
There’s no denying that certain fields require a lot of time in the classroom. Film Connection doesn’t think working in film is one of them. Sitting in front of a professor for four years...
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What Do Actors Want From Directors?
Being a filmmaker can pull you in a lot of different directions, behind the camera, in front of the camera, and in the business office. It’s important to be a good communicator, delegator, and...
How to Network in the Film Industry?
Finding a foothold in the film industry, or many other creative fields, can oftentimes come down to who you know rather than what you know. This can make things pretty frustrating if you’re looking...
Film Connection’s Best of 2021 Issue is Here!
IN 2021… Film Connection grad Shaylah Conley Worked Horror Feature Film & Launched Her Own Production Company. When we connected with Film Connection graduate Shaylah Conley she was just wrapping production on one film...
What’s the Difference: Mentor vs Teacher
There are a few exceptions of course, but when it comes to the traditional way of teaching, we all know the drill. There’s a teacher, professor, or instructor standing in front of the class,...
Film Connection mentor Matthew C. Temple on Stepping into the Unknown & The Creative Journey.
Film Connection screenwriting mentor Matthew C. Temple is a prolific doer—a producer/writer/director whose movies have been distributed by Universal Pictures, Columbia/Sony Pictures, and more. His documentary Hardball: The Girls of Summer follows top female...
What To Know When Filming a Documentary
Making a narrative film is difficult. Securing funding, hiring a cast and crew, getting all of the equipment you’ll need, and so on but at least you have an idea about where the story...
Pro Dancer & Choreographer Ramone Wilkinson Expands into Film with Film Connection.
Film Connection Film School graduate Ramone Wilkinson is no stranger to the limelight. A professional dancer and choreographer, he’s worked with Camila Cabello, Kanye West, TLC, Gwen Stefani, Big Sean, Jennifer Lopez and he’s...
Filmmaking 101: Top 5 Tips Writers can use to Build Suspense
A shadowy figure passes behind the hero in a dimly lit parking garage. The doorknob of a locked room turns back and forth. A mysterious package is slowly opened. When making a film, building suspense...
What is a Storyboard?
Filmmakers use storyboards to provide a visual representation of a screenplay, plan a shooting schedule, or present their ideas to producers and other decision-makers. They are a great communication tool that enables the director...
