Film Production Course Reviews

“Man, oh man, what a week this has been! I get to the loading dock, to help put stuff in the film truck, and I find out from the man in charge of this shoot, that we are going to the beach for an Ambervision Sunglasses commercial and I would be doing the teleprompter.

“Running a slate helped me understand continuity like never before.”

“Learning to break down a script by department made planning feel real.”

“My mentor gave me his studio and equipment to shoot whatever I want while he’s out of town. I’m planning on shooting a couple of friends playing acoustic guitar and singing. It should be fun. Life tends to be more fun when fear is cut out of the picture. It’s an exciting adventure!”

“This wasn’t just about being on set — it was about running one.”

“Craft services wasn’t just food — it was how I learned to read the crew’s needs.”

“My first week in the program and I’m already working on a big short-film/film video for one of the biggest hip-hop artists around. Thankfully everyone especially my mentor has been very helpful and answering any questions I have. It’s a lot of work and long hours but so far I haven’t minded it. The one downside I have to say about my first week is getting back in the routine of waking up early and sitting in traffic but other than those factors I’ve really been enjoying myself.”

“I didn’t just shadow — I got to lead a crew by the third week.”

“Every position on set taught me how stories get told — one task at a time.”

“Jay, from Student Services, called me Friday night about a job. It’s a documentary about a Jazz player. Very interested, so I called the man who wants to make it and seems like a nice man and I’m very much going to do it. First job, yay!”

“Still coming down from last Thursday’s video shoot! It was amazing to finally get my hands dirty and actually be in a production. It was scary and exciting and all kinds of feelings. Got to help set up with my mentor and scope out where I wouldn’t get in the way of the other cameras and the band. And when the time came to record… WOW! I was in the moment and loving every minute of it. I’m looking forward to doing more of that for the rest of forever and a day, if I’m so lucky”

“I’m booked for a feature my mentor’s producing and will be working as a production PA! Even though I’m a student, this opportunity will be a paid job, so I’m real happy to hear that!”