Shark Week. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. Southwest Airlines. As legend has it, all three ideas came from sketching out an idea on a cocktail napkin. While there’s no way of knowing for sure if these stories are 100 percent accurate (or if a few cocktails helped along the way), creating visuals can lead to […]
We recently spoke with Film Connection student Arronn Lepperman, who just wrapped shooting of his full length horror film Into the Haunt, and who has not one, but two completed screenplays to his credit. During his screenwriting training with Film Connection mentor Ron Peterson (Crossroads Entertainment), he learned the process of screenwriting and the 4 […]
Location and setting are two of the most important aspects of production. Proper location scouting gives the Director of Photography (DP) the space they need to make a film incredible. This post is going to examine how the camera and locations departments need to work together when making a film to ensure the best product […]
Creative minds all across the United States are in shock after hearing about the closing of 18 different Art Institute locations. This massive closure means that more than half of the Art Institute locations will no longer exist. The Art Institute offers a variety of different programs including film and music production, culinary, fashion, and […]
As someone who works in a creative profession it’s imperative for you to shake the cobwebs off and get energized again and again. Pulling from all areas of life and looking in weird places to replenish your creativity can help feed your art and keep your voice unique. So get out there! Take time out […]
Being a creative professional is a career path that’s less straight ahead, more filled with twists, turns and moments of highs and lows. Working in a creative field requires agility, quick thinking, and a sense of self confidence. It’s important for us to consistently improve our skills, refine our talent, and to remain attuned to […]
As if writing a screenplay wasn’t hard enough, writing a screenplay based on a novel can be even harder. While you have the benefit of knowing the basic storyline and having, in most cases, a well-honed leading character, in other ways writing a great screenplay adaptation of a book comes with a whole host of […]
The Work Requires Effective Human Interaction If you want to work in music, film, television, radio, or anywhere in media and entertainment, know this: manners matter. All of these industries are heavily focused on human interaction and communication and knowing one’s manners really is a crucial component of getting noticed, earning respect, and moving on […]
pic by Jonathan Presa who apprentices with Film Connection mentor Niko Brabham Not sure whether being a filmmaker is for you? Well it’s never been easier to make a microshort film. That’s right, armed with little more than a smartphone and a good story, you can shoot something all on your own and see if […]
#1 – The Player Directed by Robert Altman, written by Michael Tolkin and based on his book by the same name, the 1992 film The Player sees a Hollywood film studio exec’s life collapse in on itself after he murders a fledgling screenwriter. It’s a film that makes fun of the film industry and the […]
