Dreams Become Reality At Dolce For Mike Dusenka
After taking on multiple positions for Dolce Film’s latest film video “Take Me There” by Olivia Ooms, Film Connection extern Mike Dusenka had yet another great opportunity to assist on a behind-the-scenes documentary for mentors Daniel Lir and Bayou Bennett. He was even hired on as a lead editor! Mike moved to Los Angeles all […]
Ian McCamant – Graduate
Film Connection Apprentice Youp Zondag: From Holland To La And Beyond!
Film Connection apprentice Youp Zondag first came in contact with the Film Connection in Austin, Texas, by way of Holland: his family moved to the U.S. so Youp could pursue his dreams of a film career. After starting classes at The Art Institute of Houston, Youp soon left disillusioned because of the cost and the overall […]
Film Connection Graduate Korey Hehn
While there is no single, right way to break into the film industry there are countless ways to not make it at all. In the Film Connection Film Program students see for themselves how competitive the film industry really can be while being sheltered from some of its consequences for poor production. In this environment […]
Editing Major Stephen Blanquie’s Experiences away from the Edit Bay
“I definitely gained a lot of experience in editing software and had studio time where I’ve been able to tag along on shoots as a PA a grip and even film some of the projects and it’s been a great experience. (At the start of the program) It was kind of a stretch for both […]
Film Connection Graduate Celisa Meals Hired by Her Mentor
We congratulate Celisa Meals of Denton, TX! After competing her externship with the Film Connection’s Film Production Program Celisa’s mentor hired her to join a project with his production company! Read here, in her own words, about her experience and the steps she took to secure this opportunity and find more information about her throughout our […]
Find Your Career Path With the Film Connection
Joining the Film Connection Film Production program “… made me work harder because I didn’t want to disappoint anyone, so I definitely worked harder and it made me more reliable. If someone needs something in a few days I’m going to get it to them in one or two and it made me really organized […]
Film Connection student Steven Deleonardis: branching out from San Diego!
“I’ve gone to Hawaii, I’ve gone to Miami, Oregon, and a couple of other places,” says Film Connection student Steven Deleonardis about his recent assignments. “It’s been great. I get to travel to different parts of the United States. And it’s interesting—it’s like personal development. That’s stuff I’m interested in, so it’s a win-win. […]
On-the-job training pays off: Film Connection grad Rob Chiola builds a solid career in Orlando
Orlando, Florida is a known production hub, so when Rob Chiola decided to pursue a film career, Full Sail seemed to be the obvious choice…except for one thing. “I was sort of researching some schools,” he says. “I live 30 minutes from Full Sail, but the tuition is crazy.” Researching further on the web, he […]
Film Connection student Michael Jessop goes full-time in Colorado Springs
Film Connection student Michael Jessop reflects on the challenges he faced in trying to break into film production through the traditional school channels in his hometown of Colorado Springs, Colorado. “Through the traditional system, the problem was that all of the businesses were looking for work experience,” he says. “I mean, about two to four […]
Former Nurse Takes Advantage Of Film Connection’s Hands-on Approach
Perhaps seeing open wounds isn’t commonplace for the average American, but for Amie Austin, that experience has followed her as she traversed career paths. A former nurse, Austin often found herself dealing with traumatic injuries, but now she finds herself creating them – for the silver screen. “The transition from nursing to directing, for me […]
GERALD VOGT – FILM CONNECTION GRADUATE
Before I enrolled into the Film Connection program I was involved with a grant that I got in a disability, as I was a professional scuba diver. So, not being able to do my career anymore, I had worked on a couple of film sets before, as well as having friends in the industry. From […]
