Film Connection student, Mariannjely Marval, with the help of her mentor, Richard Brandes sold her script and they wrapped production on the film! Check out the trailer:
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Aaron Lenyear, Lawenceville, GA
“Then we talked about me bringing in the new camera I am getting. He says that we will be able to use it during our sessions and he will teach me everything he knows about it. I believe this is...
Jocelyn Mahittipongse, San Diego, CA
“Overall, I enjoyed today’s lesson very much. The financing structures and pay-out between producers and investors were a great lesson to learn. The film festivals are very informative. I feel that I have made the right decision to choose the...
Brian Kemppainen, Auburn, AL
“I participated in my first shoot this past Friday night! It was a concert in Rome, GA and the crew was filming one band in particular to make a film video for one of their songs. It was an outdoor...
Vick Satya, Keller, TX
“I learned plenty the first week by taking direction from the studio director and working as a camera operator. By the end of the first week I had experience as a camera operator on six shows of which three of...
Elizabeth Knight, Richmond, VA
“On Tuesday, I started shooting my video, which couldn’t have gone better. The weather was perfect. The location was absolutely beautiful. My actress was stunning! And the shots were exactly what I wanted. Then, later that day, I met a...
Jonathan Schulz, Eagle River, AK
“On September 12th I was able to attend a shoot with an employee from the studio I am mentoring under and a producer from another local studio. I was able to set up lights and help with equipment on this...
Jocelyn Mahittipongse, San Diego, CA
“I enjoy the program that is offered by the Film Connection Institute and the lessons with my mentor. She is what I was hoping for in a mentorship program. Not only do I appreciate her knowledge and experience, but also...
Tiffany Parker, New Orleans, LA
“We have been on the roll for the past week. We worked on set and did a commercial for a new fitness center! I finally got my camera and have been shooting and editing behind the scenes footage for my...
Jeff Woolf, Brooklyn, New York
“Film Connection put me in a great position to work at a great studio that allowed me to network and learn the tools necessary to succeed in this business. Through my mentor I was able to work in many different...
Brian Kemppainen, Auburn, AL
“My mentor gave me my first opportunity to participate in a production! I just want to get out there and see how everything works and learn/contribute as much as I can. He also gave me an opportunity to shadow a...
Mark Doster, Aurora, CO
“We went over building a climax, which was in perfect time seeing as I was up to writing my 2nd act for my feature script! This lesson was extremely helpful since I seem to always lack in the climax area...
Grant Gilbert, Clayton, NC
“Lesson 7 consisted of another shoot for the TV show. We filmed at various locations and had to use lights to light the rooms. Setting up the lights was a difficult process, I learned that you have to keep on...
Aaron Lenyear, Lawenceville, GA
“We worked with many different sized lenses and I described the field of view and depth of field of what I was photographing. Today was a very informative day because I felt that having a camera in my hands gave...
Elizabeth Knight, Richmond, VA
“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...
Adam LaPine, Snohomish, WA
“Some of my favorite scenes that we were able to shoot was the long steadicam shot of the main character running through the woods looking for the bandit. It was my first time getting to see the squibs set up...