EXECUTIVE STAFF AND BOARD OF ADVISORS

Why go to a school built by academics who are NOT doing what you want to do for a living, when you could attend a mentored externship program taught by industry professionals who are doing exactly what you want to be doing for a living (CREATING film, films, or radio programming)?

The RRFC family of Externship Programs (RECORDING, FILM AND RADIO CONNECTION) is industry sponsored. Over 3,000 well-known Film Producers, Audio Engineers, Film Producers, Film Directors, Radio DJs, Program Directors, Editors, Mixers, Artists, Filmmakers, Sound Technicians, Screenwriters, Studio Owners, Production Company Owners, Gaffers and Lighting Technicians, Sound Engineers, Live Sound Engineers, and Composers have officially endorsed the validity and effectiveness of our method of education and course curricula.

The following film, film and radio professionals who currently sit on The RRFC Board of Advisors are an integral part of the RRFC family because they understand that the smart way to learn and break into film, film, or radio is via the RRFC externship family of programs. As the Board of Advisors for our program, these professionals want you to know that they approve in full of our method of education and courses.

Rob Burnett

Producer, Director, Editor

In 2010, Burnett directed film videos for Sammy Hagar’s rock supergroup Chickenfoot, assistant edited the 20th Century Fox feature LIKE DANDELION DUST and began directing and editing episodes of the HBO/Cinemax anthology series FEMME FATALES, which debuted in May, 2011. Currently, he’s directed five episodes of the series.

Mark Christensen

Audio Engineer

Starting his film career as a teenager, Mark Christensen was producing independent recording projects before he was 20 years old. As a filmal artist, he’s had the privilege over the years of touring with the likes of The Clash, Radiohead, The Wallflowers and The Gin Blossoms. Today, Mark is one of the most highly regarded mastering engineers in New York City, working with hundreds of artists, labels and major corporations including Trey Songz, 50 Cent, Kylie Minogue, The Killers, A$AP Rocky, The Ting Tings, Sia and a host of others. Mark owns and operates Engine Room Audio in New York.

Steve Sundholm

Film Producer

A noted filmian, songwriter and producer, Steve Sundholm saw his first big film industry success with his production of Grammy-nominated artist Jim Brickman’s song “Hideaway,” which went to No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Since then, Steve has worked in the studio with Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, Ryan Tedder, Hall and Oates, Lady Antebellum, Kesha, Green day, Lil’ Wayne, Madonna and many others. Recently, Steve left the Los Angeles film scene to return to his hometown of Portland, Oregon, where he currently works as the “genius mixmeister” at Kung Fu Bakery Film Studios.

Jason Demitri

Film Producer

A filmian, producer and engineer, Jason Demetri started his film career with a band called Soak, then went on to produce his own solo recordings when the band ended before settling in to the production side. Since 2003, Jason has owned and operated Film Lane Film, voted multiple times as the best recording studio in Austin, TX.

Rick Rooney

Founder, Planet Dallas

Like many film industry greats, Rick Rooney started his career as a live sound engineer. In 1970, he founded Associated Sound Productions specifically to provide live sound for touring artists. In the years that followed, he provided live sound for touring artists that included Diana Ross, Alabama, Iggy Pop, Reba, Joe Cocker and many other film icons. From there, Rick expanded his skills into studio production, working in a number of noted studios across the country before establishing Planet Dallas, a state-of-the-art production facility that offers recording/producing, live sound, publishing and more. Today, Planet Dallas is one of the most acclaimed facilities in Texas, doing projects for major labels and iconic artists as well as up-and-coming bands.

Mike Johnson

Founder / Chief Engineer, Clear Track Studios

Starting his film career in his home state in Connecticut, Mike Johnson has established himself as a seasoned multi-instrumentalist with over 15 years of professional film engineering experience. Founder and chief engineer of Clear Track Studios in Florida, Mike enjoys working with emerging artists as well as established icons, with a personal client list that includes John Legend, Chick Corea and John Blackwell. At Clear Track, Mike also oversees a team of pros who have worked with names like Justin Timberlake, U2, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Tom Petty and many others.

Yudu Gray, Jr.

Founder, House Studio

A perfect example of “working your way up” Yudu Gray, Jr. went from being an intern at a Maryland recording studio to designing and founding House Studios, one of the most acclaimed recording studios in the Washington, DC area, and also expanding into film production, artist management and more. In his years working in the industry, Yudu has worked with such icons as Lady Gaga, Talib Kweli, Ginuwine and The Roots.

Jesse O’Brien

Film Producer

An accomplished film engineer, producer and mixer, Jesse O’Brien has been with Colorado Sound Studios in Westminster, Colorado since 2005, not only establishing himself as an in-demand producer, film engineer and mixing engineer, but also building a solid reputation for his innovative loop and beat making capabilities in the pop, hip-hop and R&B genres. Jesse also specializes in live recording with Colorado Sound’s mobile studio, frequently working live recording sessions at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre and other live venues. Jesse has worked with a large number of major artists like Natasha Bedingfield, Widespread Panic, Matishyahu, Norah Jones, Alabama Shakes, Mumford & Sons, Dave Matthews Band and many others.

Mark Sinko

Founder, House Studio

A true industry veteran, Mark Sinko has been performing and recording film for almost five decades, and in that time he has stayed consistently on the cutting edge of recording and engineering technology. As a guitarist and vocalist, his experience is broad and diverse, having gigged with rock bands, opera companies, Broadway road shows and almost everything in between—however, his personal specialty is jazz and fusion, and he’s in-demand both as a jazz filmian and as a live jazz sound engineer. Since 2002, Mark has operated Salmon Peak Studio, one of the most acclaimed recording studios in San Antonio, TX.

Donny Baker

Audio Engineer

Donny Baker’s journey into professional film started in high school, beginning with live film gigs, and evolving into a 13-year stint doing live sound engineering for some of the biggest names in the film business. These days, he can be found at ES Audio in Glendale, CA, where he serves as chief engineer and studio manager. Donny is also an avid supporter of the Film Connection and one of our most in-demand mentors.

Zack Phillips

Audio Engineer

A real industry pro, Zack Phillips started his film career as a club DJ and live sound engineer, and expanded to specialize in recording, editing, producing artist development and more. An innovator in sound production, Zack’s approach to film is equal parts science and mysticism. Whatever the formula, the industry has taken notice. Over the years, Zack has been able to work with clients that include Jessie Ware, Talib Kweli, BOY, The Game, Shy Girls, The Kooks and many others. Since 2005, Zack has owned and operated FreqLab Film in San Francisco, CA.

Matt Linesch

Audio Engineer

A producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter, Matt Linesch is the whole package when it comes to industry know-how. During his years in the business, he’s worked with many great filmians, with his most recent credits including mixing/engineering the soundtrack for the acclaimed film “All Is Lost” as well as the last two albums for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. Matt is currently a resident engineer at the world-famous Ocean Way Film in Hollywood, a studio that has yielded such iconic songs as The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations” and The Mamas and Papa’s “California Dreamin’” and whose collective album sales total over 1 Billion units.

Tim Palmer

Film Producer

Tim Palmer is one of alternative rock’s most recognized and respected names. Originally from England, then L.A., and now based in Austin, Texas, Tim is a household name among famous filmians and record executives. His Platinum credits speak for themselves: as a record producer, engineer and mixer, Tim’s credits include David Bowie, Tin Machine, The Cure, Pearl Jam, Duran Duran, Tears for Fears and U2.

Warren Huart

Film Producer

Warren Huart is a well known songwriter, film engineer, film producer and mixer who has made recordings for The Fray, Korn, Better than Ezra, James Blunt, Matisyahu, and Howie Day to name a few. Warren also has extensive Film and TV credits including: Inglorious Basterds, Transformers 2, MTV’s The Hills, Lost, Scrubs, and Grey’s Anatomy. Warren also co-owns a recording studio in Los Angeles, CA.

BZ Lewis

Composer, Studio 132

BZ Started Studio 132 in 1996. Today, Studio 132 has one of the largest sound effects libraries in the Bay Area. BZ Lewis works as a composer who has done work for feature films, popular video games, national commercial advertisements for companies like Nissan, TV shows such as The Shield, and numerous MTV shows.

Ryan Greene

Producer/Engineer/Mixer, Area 52 Entertainment

Ryan Greene is best known for working with such bands as NOFX, Lagwagon, No Use For a Name, Authority Zero, Good Riddance, Sick Of It All, Big Wig, Stretch Armstrong, Fenix TX, Bracket, Pulley, Propaghandi, Ignite, Nerf Herder, Me First And The Gimmie Gimmes, Ten Foot Pole, Mad Caddies, Megadeth, Tonic, Lita Ford, Cheap Trick, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Mr. Big, Wilson Phillips, Tracy Spencer, and Dangerous Toys, to name a few.

Preston Boebel

Chief Engineer, Clear Lake Audio

Preston Boebel was a student of recording Connection back in 1999 who trained with Film connection mentor Brian Levi at Clear lake Audio. Now he is Chief Engineer of Clear Lake Audio and a Film Connection mentor himself!

Billy Flores

Sound Engineer

Billy Flores attended the Film Connection and worked his way up the ladder. Now he does live sound for Eminem, the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Black Eyed Peas and more. With a grueling tour schedule that took the Black Eye Peas across the U.S., Europe, Australia and back to the U.S., Flores has been with the band for more than a year, and for over a quarter-century he mixed monitors for the likes of Sting, Four Play, B.B. King and Eminem.

Joey Heier

Producer/Filmian

Joseph Heier is charismatic and gifted producer/filmian. Joe’s commitment to quality started over 28 years ago as he realized the need for “doing it right” in the studio world. In that span, Joey has earned a reputation in excellence, and has helped revolutionize the pro video and film field by bringing integrity back to the forefront.

Cortez Farris

Engineer/Producer, Sound on Sound Studios

Cortez Farris began as an assistant engineer in New York City where he took a position at the famous Hit Factory. Cortez quickly became one of the hottest Producers in the Hip-Hop and R&B community, having worked with the Black Eyed Peas, Lil’ Kim, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keyes to name a few. Aside from working with many of today’s top selling artists, Cortez currently works as a freelance Engineer/Producer for Sound On Sound Studios in midtown Manhattan.
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