Success Stories

“I met with my mentor. We shot a twenty second-long short, and he showed me how to use Adobe Premier Pro to edit it. He shot me getting up, walking across the room, and getting a glass of water. Pretty...

“Chapter Four in the book was all about screenwriting. It laid out what my stories need to be compelling pieces and what I need to do to be a successful writer. I feel far more confident as I begin my...

“Today I met with my script writing mentor in addition to Eli from the film connection whom I’ve been working with. My screenwriting mentor was not only passionate and knowledgeable about movies but a wealth of knowledge (in general). I...

Former Film Connection student Ruben Rodriguez Perez is now a current Film Connection success! After completing the program at the end of 2013 with his mentor Jae MacAllen at YoYo String Visual Media, Ruben has made the transition from extern...

“This evening, I showed my mentor my footage. He gave me some feedback as well as my new assignment. Before, I filmed my wife doing her daily routine. Now, I must film just a short scene utilizing various angles and...

“I’ve also been trained on budgeting a project! Woot woot! I have been looking forward to this for some time and plan to get more out of the budgeting and scheduling of the business too.”

“We didn’t actually start shooting until almost noon. Starting so much later than I planned was very stressful, but once things got going it was actually fun. I never felt that good! Though we also wrapped later than planned, around...

“This week my mentor asked me to go through some of the footage from a show MIHP produces and put together some footage to send to a news station that is doing a piece on the show. While the clips...

“I have to admit I was very nervous and excited to be in a production studio and learn from one of the best film directors in the industry. My first lesson was on the camera, which was very interesting and...

“Great experience! I really enjoyed my first day at the studio. The mentor was sharp and really hands on,. He made us all feel comfortable. My fellow apprentices were cool and all down to earth and friendly. I can’t wait...

“The second week started with something special. My mentor had a gig to shoot an award ceremony so he asked me if I wanted to go along. We got to the location and starting setting up the room for the...

“One thing that really excited me recently was my showing a screenplay of mine to a person who has been successful in the script writing business. It was really exciting for me to be able to show a script of...

“I did attend a screening at the Anchorage International Film Festival. While there, I was able to meet the filmmakers, ask questions, and help at a merchandise booth. I gave them my name and other info, and I let them...

“I’ve noticed so many small things are motivating and giving me ideas for my story and it drifts me off to la-la land to tackle how and what direction it will affect my story. Gives me so many goose bumps!...

“My first production as a director in the program is a wrap! Prior to the shoot I made a visual video to shoot of a projector of my subject. It worked well and added a ton of production value to...