Success
Stories

"Ian McCamant, a filmmaker and former film apprentice, recently moved to Los Angeles, where he's making significant progress in the industry by securing job interviews, collaborating with industry professionals, and working on multiple scripts, including a zombie flick and a psychological thriller. His journey started with pitching his film to producer Evan Astrowsky and receiving mentorship from industry figures like Janine Spruill and Richard Brandes, learning everything from film production to script budgeting, while steadily advancing toward his goal of becoming a professional filmmaker...."

"Hannah's passion for gaming and video editing led her to Film Connection, where she trained with mentor Rogy Zamora Chavez and learned Adobe Premiere Pro, furthering her editing skills. After securing a role at Encore as a film visual technician, she aims to pursue live streaming and post-production, with advice to students to ask questions and be open to feedback during their training...."

"Jania Foxworth, a singer, songwriter, and voice-over actress, joined the Film Connection program to expand her creative abilities as an actor, director, and writer after a successful music career. Motivated to tell unique stories, particularly those of African American women, she embraced filmmaking with guidance from mentors and now works on projects like her film Rhythm and Blues, aiming to challenge typical narratives and share untold experiences...."

"After joining the Film Connection program, the author transitioned from a dissatisfied post-college career to working in the film industry, gaining invaluable hands-on experience. Through mentorship and networking, they built a resume filled with production work and secured paid roles as a production coordinator, propelling their career forward...."

"Jaden Scott enrolled in Film Connection after reassessing his plans to attend NYU due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finding his passion for screenwriting, directing, and editing through one-on-one mentorship. With guidance from industry professionals like Aaron Feldman and Patrick Wimp, he wrote and directed his short film IOWA, gaining hands-on experience in filmmaking, editing, and production while embracing the challenges of the creative process...."

"Jonathan Schulz, a Film Connection apprentice in Anchorage, Alaska, has had a lifelong passion for storytelling and filmmaking, striving to create movies that deeply move audiences. His biggest lesson in the program is to “film for the edit,” and he advises aspiring filmmakers to stay true to their passion, prioritizing creative fulfillment over financial gain...."