DEVIN CONNELLY – FILM CONNECTION STUDENT (CAMERA) SUCCESS STORY
Recently, I have begun working the camera for a few live interview shoots. This has involved basic camera operation, microphone checks, and carrying out instructions on setting up the shot. This has been a great experience being involved in the fast-paced and time sensitive action that a live shoot entails. _____________ Lesson two gave me […]
DEREK SORENSON – FILM CONNECTION GRADUATE
My name is Derek Sorenson and I have been cultivating my talents within the film industry by working behind the camera for almost half a year now. Almost 3 years ago I relocated from South Florida and began as a student at the University of New Mexico. I took a leave of absence to travel […]
CHELSY JENSEN – FILM CONNECTION STUDENT
“The first couple weeks, my mentor had me right away building my website, getting business cards, connecting me with some people through email so that was a great opportunity and then he had me reading scripts and then once I really found the script that I felt really strongly about I contacted Tom, my mentor, […]
CHARLA MASCAGNI – FILM CONNECTION GRADUATE
As I grew up I spent most of my high school years working hard, long hours, in my family’s restaurant. A couple years after my graduation I found myself still in the food industry, working as a sushi chef in uptown New Orleans. I did this for 5 years, occasionally having the opportunity to do […]
CELISA MEALS – A FILM CONNECTION SUCCESS STORY
“I can genuinely proclaim that I have lived my entire life through a lens. As I was growing up, the camera never strayed too far from the spotlight that seemed to always be on me. I loved entertaining my family and friends and when it was all said and done I was mesmerized watching myself […]
BRIAN KEMPPAINEN: WRITING A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE
Screenwriting is the first step to bringing any story to the film screen. Oftentimes the task of writing your first feature length screenplay can appear daunting! Film Connection student Brian Kemppainen had the opportunity to study under Ron Osborn, a professional Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include the Brad Pitt film Meet Joe Black and television credits such […]
FILM STUDENT BRETT TAYLOR CLIMBS LADDER OF SUCCESS!
When extern Brett Taylor enrolled in Entertainment Connection’s film program, he had no idea how high he would go — literally! Luckily he rose to the challenge . . . After signing up with Entertainment Connection, Brett was serving his externship at Crossing Studios, one of western Canada’s largest film and video production houses. His […]
AUSTIN WILLARD – FILM CONNECTION GRADUATE
Growing up, I always had a passion for movies and television. However, I had never knew or thought too much about the work that really went into production. I went to college for a year and a half. After my first semester, I realized (and please forgive me, I speak for myself) what a waste […]
THE FILM CONNECTION PARTNERS WITH JUDGE MATHIS: A ONE-OF-A-KIND OPPORTUNITY!
CAREER MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED. The Film Connection, a film school that uses the mentor-extern approach to train new filmmakers as apprentices in real film and television production companies, has teamed with Judge Mathis to provide troubled young people a fresh start at a career in film—a prime example of the Film […]
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JESSE VALDEZ – GRADUATE SUCCESS STORY
My name is Jesse Valdez and I was born and raised in Riverside County, Los Angeles. I began my filmmaking career in High School, documenting several student activities leading up until the end of the year. After High School, I joined the Marine Corps Reserve and served for five years. Initially after graduating from the […]
Film Connection on Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers
