CHARLA MASCAGNI – FILM CONNECTION GRADUATE
As I grew up I spent most of my high school years working hard, long hours, in my family’s restaurant. A couple years after my graduation I found myself still in the food industry, working as a sushi chef in uptown New Orleans. I did this for 5 years, occasionally having the opportunity to do […]
CELISA MEALS – A FILM CONNECTION SUCCESS STORY
“I can genuinely proclaim that I have lived my entire life through a lens. As I was growing up, the camera never strayed too far from the spotlight that seemed to always be on me. I loved entertaining my family and friends and when it was all said and done I was mesmerized watching myself […]
BRIAN KEMPPAINEN: WRITING A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE
Screenwriting is the first step to bringing any story to the film screen. Oftentimes the task of writing your first feature length screenplay can appear daunting! Film Connection student Brian Kemppainen had the opportunity to study under Ron Osborn, a professional Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include the Brad Pitt film Meet Joe Black and television credits such […]
FILM STUDENT BRETT TAYLOR CLIMBS LADDER OF SUCCESS!
When extern Brett Taylor enrolled in Entertainment Connection’s film program, he had no idea how high he would go — literally! Luckily he rose to the challenge . . . After signing up with Entertainment Connection, Brett was serving his externship at Crossing Studios, one of western Canada’s largest film and video production houses. His […]
AUSTIN WILLARD – FILM CONNECTION GRADUATE
Growing up, I always had a passion for movies and television. However, I had never knew or thought too much about the work that really went into production. I went to college for a year and a half. After my first semester, I realized (and please forgive me, I speak for myself) what a waste […]
THE FILM CONNECTION PARTNERS WITH JUDGE MATHIS: A ONE-OF-A-KIND OPPORTUNITY!
CAREER MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED. The Film Connection, a film school that uses the mentor-extern approach to train new filmmakers as apprentices in real film and television production companies, has teamed with Judge Mathis to provide troubled young people a fresh start at a career in film—a prime example of the Film […]
Youp Zondag – Student
WE STAND AGAINST RACISM
At RRFC we stand against racism and bigotry and are actively committed to doing and being the change that needs to happen in our world. For hundreds of years, racism in our country has been institutionalized, codified, and socialized. It exists on the macro and micro level. It is a problem which has eaten away […]
WHAT IS AN EXTERN?
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that given the economy today, the job market has become extremely competitive. Never could this be more true than in the already-competitive film industry, where new filmmakers are finding it ever more challenging to stand out among their peers. It takes more than talent and a […]
JESSE VALDEZ – GRADUATE SUCCESS STORY
My name is Jesse Valdez and I was born and raised in Riverside County, Los Angeles. I began my filmmaking career in High School, documenting several student activities leading up until the end of the year. After High School, I joined the Marine Corps Reserve and served for five years. Initially after graduating from the […]
Fly to Los Angeles
Film Connection is the school alternative that Gives You the Chance to Sell or Make Your Best Movie Idea. During your time with the Film Connection film school alternative, as you are working in your home city on the technical aspects of directing, cinematography and editing, you will also be working with famous filmmakers on […]
Is This Too Good To Be True?
We hear that a lot. Quite frankly, we get it. We do have a terrific program, one that puts you in an excellent position to be employed after graduation or to find help in following your dream, and we offer all this for a remarkably affordable tuition rate. So we get it, it does sound […]
