Film Connection mentor Erin Galey Combines Passion and Common Sense to Filmmaking

With more than two decades of experience, Film Connection mentor Erin Galey understands both surviving in Hollywood and making it as an indie filmmaker. As the Founder and Executive Producer of In the Flicker in Portland, Oregon, she sees her role as an artist and businessperson who finds and tells captivating stories. A new mentor […]
Film Connection mentor Steve Carmichael Updates Us on Past Students & Deon Taylor’s Q&A!

An expert in commercial film production, Film Connection mentor Steve Carmichael has played a key role in mentoring a number of aspiring filmmakers in the Atlanta area, many of whom have gone on to build great careers for themselves. [break] Currently based out of RITE Media Group, Steve is known for going the distance for […]
Film Connection mentor Deen Olatunji integrates students into his crew

Anyone who is paying attention knows that one of the hallmarks of the mentored-externship approach is the opportunity to gain real-world experience. Film Connection mentor Deen Olatunji has applied this concept quite literally in his approach to training students. As the owner of Rehoboth Pictures in Dallas, Texas, Deen has a habit of making his […]
Film Connection mentor Peter Scheibner offers key advice about work ethic and proactivity

Film Connection mentor Peter Scheibner knows a thing or two about being proactive and working yourself into a job. His lifelong passion for film helped him to find gigs even during the years when he had to work a “day job” to keep the bills paid. Today, Peter is the Studio Production Director at Amazing […]