Film School Graduate Finds Real Success Through Entertainment Connection
When Federico Marchetti entered San Francisco State’s prestigious 4-year film program, he knew for sure that he wanted to work in the industry. Unfortunately, their system did not allow for the kinds of opportunities he wanted. “At S.F. State, there are so many students that you can’t be as expressive as you would like to […]
Film Connection grad Shaylah Conley Works Horror Feature Film & Starts Her Own Production Company.
[break class=”double”] [break class=”double”][break class=”double no-mobile”] [read-more] Film Connection graduate Shaylah Conley did her externship training with mentor Christine Chen, the producer/director and founder of Moth to Flame Films. We connected with Shaylah to talk about her experience working as part of the crew of the upcoming feature film, Room 203, and the connections she […]
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 […]
Aaron Patrick Lenyear’s Pitch To Hollywood Is A Success!
As part of their externship experience, Film Connection students are often given the unique opportunity to pitch their own film ideas and scripts to Hollywood film executives at the conclusion of the program. When Aaron Patrick Lenyear from Atlanta, GA came to Los Angeles to pitch his script “Sideline,” Hollywood wanted to hear more! Lenyear’s […]
MATTHEW GIBSON: BUILDING A FILM CAREER AROUND A JOB
“I’m still working full time 40 hours a week just to pay bills and stuff,” says Film Connection apprentice Matthew Gibson, “but on my off days I’m doing stuff like this.” But for Matthew, “stuff like this” is the real stuff, not the full-time job he mentioned. A committed Film Connection apprentice at Skydive Films […]
Gordon Maniskas – Graduate
Gordon Maniskas – Graduate.
“IT’S A GREAT STORY THAT KEEPS ON GETTING BETTER.”
At the studio, Horacio (my mentor) is now assigning me the entire raw footage and trusting me with full content editing, selecting and adding soundtrack, and video editing (of course). I edit, generate, export, and send to clients (after he’s approved it). I have also put together some promotional videos for his company to market […]
REAL-WORLD TRAINING PAYS OFF: FILM CONNECTION GRAD NOAH DEKEL LANDS JOB AT 21ST CENTURY FOX!
Almost immediately after Noah Dekel enrolled in a local community college in SoCal to study film, he knew he wasn’t going to get the experience or connections he needed in order to actually land a job in the film industry. “I just really just wanted to start getting working on film,” he says. So he […]
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 […]
Film Connection grad Maurício Costa has Mentor Sign-On as Producer of his Film.
Film Connection graduate Maurício Costa was already an experienced filmmaker with two Brazilian documentary films under his belt when he enrolled in our Film Production & Editing Program. As a pro, he recognized the value of what we had to offer and so he decided to invest in elevating his career by acquiring the skills, […]
JANNA RUSSELL
The Film Connection program provided me with an opportunity to “see it and believe it”! I was placed with a very knowledgeable mentor once I enrolled, having the chance to meet amazing artists and witness the working process. Before I learned of the Film Connection program I had just moved to a new city, was […]
