Success Stories

“Today was my last day at work! I thought for sure at some point, I would get teary because of the unknown of leaving, but I didn’t. In fact, it was more like I was in ecstasy all day. I...

“It’s now 5:15pm, I just had a conversation about my first assignment. I have to cover a script. What the heck is that? I asked him and he said basically it’s me reading a whole script in one sitting and...

“Had an awesome time at the shoot tonight! I got to meet some really cool people from the Independent Filmmakers Coalition of Kansas City. Listening to them tell stories about all the films they worked just on blew my mind....

“Going on my first shoot with my mentor today! Going to be getting footage for the accidental project band promotional video. It’s a good thing I put my editing rig back together, because it sounds like he also wants me...

“As I mentioned in my last blog, I was on my very first short film shoot last night. It was fun, and INTENSE! Watching the actors was emotional. I didn’t really know what the plot was as I headed into...

“My next session will be with my mentor tomorrow to discuss my second assignment and the beginning of writing my first draft for my first act in “Final Draft”. While writing my three act summary, I did some seriously heavy...

Today I was able to have a deep, educational, and detailed conversation on the lesson I have just finished. I always get the most incredible tips and insight from my mentors. The lesson talked about mythmakers and storytellers, and my...

“I’m not going to lie; I started crying when my mentor mentioned my name (in the newsletter). I knew that she was probably going to mention me and her other students in her interview, but I didn’t realize she was...

“The crews from L.A. were really great to work with, and it was a great experience to see how different their productions go compared to the work that we do at AD-Venture Videos. With getting to know them and see...

“My second class was held at Rite Media Group, same as the first, and the folks who work there is courteous and helpful. I’ve really enjoyed the brief time I’ve been able to observe them in action. During this lesson...

“I learned a lot about equipment and how to set it up safely (C-Stands, Stingers, Fabric and screens used to carve or “paint with light,” how to operate a fog machine, how to figure out how many volts can go...

“One day, while at my day job, I received an email from Christine asking if I would be interested in going with her and one of her staff members to shoot a commercial in Galveston, TX. It’s on a Monday...

“I was able to start this video from the beginning to near end. At AD-Venture Videos, we were making a video to help clients and other people as well on what to be prepared for when wanting to make a...

“Every week I am getting closer and closer to completing the next chapter of the curriculum. I am also writing new pages for my first feature. I can’t believe it! I am writing my own screenplay! This school has been...

“I read my first chapter and got the quiz done. Tomorrow I will be meeting with the mentors and we have a video shoot! Pretty excited about that and of starting school!”