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Spend a few minutes talking to Atlanta-based Film Connection mentor Jason Winn, and it’s obvious that he’s not only passionate about the craft of filmmaking itself, but also about helping his apprentices find their...
Ask Film Connection student Mary Anne Zamora what prompted her to pursue a career in film, and she’ll tell you it’s all about the storytelling. “I really started out as a writer,” she says....
You never know where you’re going to find Film Connection student Steven Deleonardis these days. Since starting as an apprentice with Film Connection mentor Hector Ramos at EQ Studios in San Diego, California, Steven...
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,...
Timi Gray of Bowie, MD, is a special education teacher for children with autism. She also loves film. “I’m a school teacher, and that’s my first passion and I’m not giving that up,” is...
Getting started in film isn’t easy for most people, even graduates from traditional film schools. Typically, getting one’s foot in the door requires knowing people, maybe having family members who are already working in...
The movie making business is a hard one so it’s perhaps understandable that so many people outside of the business view it as a gamble. It’s a gamble that you’ll even be able to...
One of the hallmarks of a true filmmaking professional is the number of stories they have. Do they have stories about being rained out or having to solve problems quickly with little or no...
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...
Featured / Learning 101 / Research 201 / RRFC Mentors
Top Screenwriting Tips from Our Mentors
11 Jun, 2018
Featured / Learning 101 / Research 201 / RRFC Mentors
Top Screenwriting Tips from Our Mentors
11 Jun, 2018
