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Looking back on the past couple of years, Film Connection graduate Rob Chiola of Orlando, Florida almost can’t believe how his life has changed—from working in a dead-end job to doing cinematography full-time. “I’m...
When Michelina Friss decided she wanted to pursue a career in film, she admits she was something of a “blank slate.” She says she was interested in producing, but with no real prior experience,...
Sometimes you’re tired. You’re exhausted. Then, you look around and you find yourself in a field with 100 other people at 2:30am. It’s precisely at that moment that you remember– you’re a filmmaker! This...
Sandy Stern is a producer, known for Being John Malkovich (1999), Saved! (2004) and Velvet Goldmine (1998). He is also a screenwriting mentor for Film Connection. Here’s an excerpt of a recent interview we...
One of the major things that sets Film Connection apart from traditional film schools is our ability to provide our students with direct access to dedicated, experienced and interesting mentors like professional screenwriter John...
Alaska? Sure we’ve got students in Alaska! Jonathan Schulz, apprentice at Talking Circle Media, located in Anchorage, has a passion for film that’s bone-deep. In his Film Connection student blog, he writes: “My dream...
Just months into her Film Connection experience, student extern Shameka Cole is already making many of her long-term dreams come to life—most notably, the opportunity to direct her first music video in Atlanta, GA,...
In recent weeks, Filmmaker / Film Apprentice Ian McCamant relocated to Hollywood, California and is making major headway as he progresses through the “madness” of LA with flying colors! Ian road tripped all the...
Brendan Anderson has been quite busy as a filmmaker and videographer since his apprenticeship at Radiant 3 in Atlanta, GA. Primarily, Brendan does rap music videos in the Atlanta area, and gets paid to...
Mentor Joey Heier of Crystal Clear studios in Philadelphia has been glorified by his apprentices (or as he calls them “his boys”) as, “The best mentor around!” and “A wonderful man.” Joey is currently...
