Loucura em Lisboa
Fernanda Leme is a Brazilian screenwriter and translator, currently living in Lisbon, Portugal, whose work deals with loss, memory, and mental illness. I let Fernanda take me on a tour of the forgotten and abandoned spaces in Lisbon, as we discussed memory, film, art, life, and the concept of madness. “Goddamn it,” I said, gazing […]
Film Connection grad Saif Zwainati Finds His “In” & Gets Going on Festival Short and Feature Film!
By the time Saif Zwainati enrolled in Film Connection, he’d already completed a number of smaller film projects and commercials and thought he knew just about everything there was to know about film. Once he started training with Film Connection mentor, producer/screenwriter Richard Brandes (Who Took My Daughter, Penny Dreadful), Saif became keenly aware of […]
Film Connection mentor Jared Hancock on Hiring our Grads & Helping Students Find Their Film Job Niche!
[break class=”double”][break class=”double no-mobile”] Meet Jared Hancock, Film Connection mentor and co-founder of Surefire Creative Studios whose clients include Netflix, Puma, VH1, Under Amour, Chevrolet, and rapper Millyz, just to name a few. We recently connected with the powerhouse producer of all things media to discuss mentorship, hiring grads, and collaboration, so read on! [break […]
Film Connection grad Hannah Salazar Gets Hired by Global Audio Visual Leader Encore!
So it was gaming that ultimately led you to Film Connection. Could you explain that for us? “I am a gamer…. So, on the PlayStation 4, you have the option to save clips or actually record, or you could live stream on there. And I play a lot of video games and I happen […]
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 done commercials with brands like Apple, Google, and Nike. When Ramone found himself with some extra time on his hands due […]
Film Connection grad Jaden Scott Writes, Directs & Edits His Own Film!
When Jaden Scott enrolled in Film Connection, he’d just graduated from high school with plans of attending NYU. The Covid-19 pandemic led to Jaden reassessing his gameplan for the future. [break side=”left”] We caught up with Jaden just after he’d wrapped day three of shooting his short film, “IOWA” to learn more about his experiences […]
Film Connection grad John Lacuesta Gets Hired as Studio Manager at 19!
[break class=”double”][break class=”double no-mobile”] [read-more] When John Lacuesta found Film Connection, he had recently graduated high school and had his sights set on pursuing a career in cinematography. Now graduated, John’s got a full-time job as studio supervisor at EQ Studios—where he trained as a student extern—is an experienced 1st AC, and has a bright […]
Film Connection grads Carter Rutledge & Zack Wilson Parrish Make Horror Movie & Get Going in Film.
Film Connection graduates Carter Rutledge and Zack Wilson Parrish did their externship training with mentor and Emmy winner, Zac Adams, producer, director, and CEO of Skydive Films in Nashville, Tennessee. Aside from working on commercial shoots, film videos, and more, all three came together to write, produce, and edit the short horror film, “A Good […]
Film Connection grad Joe Paciotti on Working for Thrillist, HGTV, Miss America, Chopped & More!
[break] [break] Film Connection graduate Joe Paciotti founded his own Philadelphia-based production company, JPac Productions, prior to enrolling in Film Connection for Film Production & Editing. After graduating from our post-secondary institution, Joe was able to go full-time at doing what he loves. Ever the go-getter, he’s also continued putting himself out there as a […]
Film Connection mentor Doug Maddox on Finding Your Niche in Film, Entrepreneurial Thinking & More.
Film Connection mentor Douglas B. Maddox (Hope’s Legacy, Christmas Ranch, The Bill Collector) has built two thriving companies thanks to his ability to find and meet the needs of the market and serve clients with resources and strategies that work. Doug’s DBM Communications has worked with dozens of big and small clients including eBay, PayPal, […]
Spotlight On… Angle on Producers’ Carolina Groppa!
Angle on Producers is a weekly podcast which shines a light on producers from all corners of the entertainment industry. Recent guests include Eva Longoria (John Wick), Lynette Howard-Taylor (A Star is Born), DeMane Davis (Queen Sugar), and Jermaine Johnson, manager of 3 Arts Entertainment (Parks and Recreation, Everybody Hates Chris, The Mindy Project). [break […]
Singer Jania Foxworth Seizes Opportunity, Becomes Director/Screenwriter with Chops!
Film Connection graduate Jania Foxworth (B.B. King, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones) has a thriving career as a singer, songwriter, and voice over actress. Jania starred as Effie White in the Los Angeles Theatre’s production of “Dream Girls,” a role which garnered her critical acclaim. She’s also wowed audiences all over the world as the lead […]
