Film Connection Graduate Taylor Giddens Mixes Business And Pleasure With His Own Film Company
If you need proof of how effective on-the-job training, really is, just ask Film Connection graduate Taylor Giddens. Enrolling in the program in his late 20s, Taylor had absolutely no experience—only a dream of being a filmmaker. A few short years later, he runs his own film production company, where he not only pays the […]
FILM STUDENT SEAN CHOU IS GOING PLACES THANKS TO HIS MENTOR, MARS CALLAHAN
When Film Connection student Sean Chou signed up for the program, he had confidence that it would lead him to a film career — he just had no concept of how quickly it could happen! Sean was invited into our Film School by Film Director Mars Callahan, a writer/director whose latest project — “Pool Hall Junkies” […]
GORDON MANISKAS LANDS FILM INDUSTRY WORK IN L.A!
Graduate Gordon Maniskas completed the Film Connection while living in Boston, Massachusetts and upon finishing the program and his spec screenplay, the aspiring filmmaker made the move to Los Angeles to pitch his film concept and jump into the film industry with both feet! Gordon’s screenwriting mentor, Peter Foldy, was impressed with Gordon’s script and […]
The Best Student Success Stories of 2019
Film Connection grad David Presto won an Emmy! [break class=”double” side=”left”] In 2019, David Presto, graduate of Film Connection for Film Production & Editing, won his first Emmy Award for his work on the FX miniseries Fosse/Verdon. Prior to enrolling in RRFC, David had been on the periphery of the industry for years, trying to […]
Film Connection graduate David Presto Wins Emmy!
By the time David Presto (New York, NY) joined Film Connection for Film Production & Editing in 2006, he’d been on the periphery of the film industry for years, trying to find the “in” which would enable him to get to where he wanted to be—doing makeup for film and television. Thanks to his own […]
Film Connection graduate Tyler McGraw gets hired on Showtime’s Homeland
By the time Tyler McGraw (Los Angeles, CA) enrolled in Film Connection for Film Production & Editing, he’d spent years trying to find his “in.” In fact, he’d even gone as far as making his way into a Hollywood studio where he pitched several reality TV projects. While that pitch didn’t culminate in the happy […]
Film Connection apprentice Ron Reid learns the shared expression of filmmaking
Some forms of artistic expression are very solitary and personal—for example, an artist painting on a canvas usually paints alone. But film is a special art form that relies on the collaboration of many creative people—and perhaps that’s what drew Ron Reid to a filmmaking career. “I served as a U.S. Army officer for eight […]
FILM CONNECTION STUDENT STEVEN DELEONARDIS WORKS HIMSELF INTO PAID GIGS FOR HIS MENTOR’S STUDIO
It took very little time for Film Connection student Steven Deleonardis to begin to feel part of the community at EQ Studios in San Diego, where he has been externing under Film Connection mentor Hector Ramos. “It’s really laid back, everyone there,” he says. “All the guys there are really helpful. They know a lot about lighting, […]
FILM CONNECTION GRAD MARK DOSTER WINS AN ACCOLADE AWARD, PURSUES FEATURE FILM!
“[Alfred Hitchcock said], ‘It’s not in the bang, but the anticipation of the bang,’” says Film Connection graduate Mark Doster. “People don’t really get that anymore, and I want to, try to bring that back. I don’t like jump scares. Instead of having a clown pop in front of my face, I would love to […]
Film Connection student Isabella Jones Edits Mentors’ Festival-Destined Film!
Say yes, and you never know just how far it can take you. Recent Film Connection for Film Production & Editing graduate Isabella Jones said yes to the challenges brought to her by mentors Daniel Lir and Bayou Bennett of Dream Team Directors (Los Angeles, CA). When they asked if she’d like to edit interviews for […]
JORGE RUIZ – FILM STUDENT (ASSISTANT DIRECTING) SUCCESS STORY
This week I learned more about the stedi-cam and actually started practicing. My mentor set up some obstacles for me to practice filming with the steadi-cam. Later we looked at some more techniques for sound editing. ON Friday my mentors old intern came in who is now a director at the local channel 2 station. […]
Film Connection graduate Nate Crockett hired on HBO Show!
Congrats to Film Connection for Film Production & Editing graduate Nate Crockett (Charleston, SC) on getting hired on his dream crew! Nate recently told us all about it: [break side=”left”] “I’m part of the crew on HBO’s new show called “The Righteous Gemstones,” which is Danny McBride’s new show…I finally got my foot in the […]
