Film Extern Keith Huff Is Done Playing It Safe
Nearing age 30, Keith Huff enrolled in the Film Connection because he was tired of playing it safe with his career. “I’m kind of at the stage and part of my life where I’m like, ‘Okay, I really want a good career,” he says. “I really want to do something that I love. I’m tired […]
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 […]
STUDENT SHAMEKA COLE DIRECTS HER FIRST MUSIC VIDEO
Dreams are quickly becoming a reality just a few months into the film program for Atlanta based film student Shameka Cole. “I love it. I’ve never been through a program, even in college, that has opened up so many doors for me.” Cole said. During the month of June, Cole was able to direct her […]
ENTERTAINMENT CONNECTION STUDENT JAY WILLIAM BRUCE WORKS WITH WILL FARRELL AND ED HARRIS
Budding playwright Jay William Bruce ran across an ad for Entertainment Connection on the Web, and was intrigued. “Even though I was working in the theater business, I didn’t know how to cross over to the film industry,” he explains. “Entertainment Connection seemed like a terrific way to do it.” Jay met with their Entertainment […]
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 […]
FROM MENTOR TO MANAGER… IAN MCCAMANT SHARES HIS EXPERIENCE HAVING A MANAGER IN LA!
This year has been an exciting one for Film Connection alumnus Ian McCamant. Not only did Ian relocate from the east coast early in the year, but in his first week he was able to find a manager and score a sweet apartment in West Hollywood! For those unfamiliar with LA, that’s where Quentin Tarantino […]
Film Connection’s Best of 2021 Issue is Here!
[break class=”double”] IN 2021… [break class=”double”][break class=”double no-mobile”] Film Connection grad Shaylah Conley Worked Horror Feature Film & Launched Her Own Production Company. [break class=”double” side=”left”] When we connected with Film Connection graduate Shaylah Conley she was just wrapping production on one film project and gearing up to start another. In 2021, Shaylah went from […]
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 […]
SARAH BIRK: FOCUS, DEDICATION, SUCCESS
Sarah is a newer student to the Film Connection but she is making tremendous strides towards her goals. So I decided it was time to have a chat with her to discuss what she has been working on and what she is planning next. Elly Neubert: Sarah, you have been incredibly busy planning projects and […]
Bayou Bennett & Daniel Lir Get Multiple Film Connection students & grads on Fantasy Film!
If you’ve subscribed to our newsletter for any length of time, you’re already familiar with Bayou Bennett and Daniel Lir, the powerhouse duo behind Dream Team Directors (P. Diddy, Adidas, Chrome Hearts) in Los Angeles, CA. We recently connected to hear how they got not one, not two but rather, five Film Connection students/grads in […]
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 […]
