Writing can be hard. It can seem like a massive brick wall just appears in your head and there’s no way to get those ideas, words, and scenes down on paper. At times, getting through the wall requires not thinking about writing as your great “masterwork” but rather, setting up a series of creative problems […]
From an early age, it was clear that Callan McClurg had a natural passion and talent for the microphone. He recalls that as a kid he would practice announcing his brother’s little league games, and even the games in which he himself was playing. “I’d get yelled at by mom and dad and my coach, […]
Taking place June 22nd 2016, The NAMM, or National Association of Musical Merchants, is the largest trade-only music industry convention in the United States. This massive show attracts thousands of music industry professionals, heavy-hitters, musicians, and product suppliers from all around the world. One of the largest trade shows of its kind on the planet, […]
The Palm Springs International Shortfest is a film festival with a very specific bent. It’s focused exclusively on short narratives. Yes, that’s right. Short films only. While most festivals have a dedicated section that highlights and spotlights short films, Shortfest is the complete opposite. Just as the name would imply, The Palm Springs International Shortfest […]
Electric Daisy Carnival is one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the world. Heralded as the biggest and most elaborate EDM festival in the world, this traveling circus-style festival moves from city to city. This year, the most highly attended and frequently sold out EDC is appearing in New York, Las Vegas, and […]
The 2003 animated “classic” Finding Nemo is one of Pixar’s crowning achievements. It’s a critical darling, a commercial juggernaut, and an Oscar winner for Best Animated feature. The filmmakers and artists behind this project simply could not ask for more. Understandably, fans of the original have been clamoring for a sequel to the film since […]
When push came to shove, Rob Chiola of Orlando, Florida, enrolled in the Film Connection’s on-the-job apprenticeship program because he couldn’t afford the tuition at Full Sail. Imagine his amazement when a few months later, he actually found himself teaching Full Sail students how to use their gear! “[My mentor’s] studio is like 15 minutes […]
Do you seriously lust over great gear? Are you in the market for the latest and greatest? Or are you looking to connect with more of the Los Angeles-based pros in the industry? Looking to jump on a project or two, maybe meet some homegrown talent that’s ready to go big? Get thyself to the […]
One of the treasures of the Los Angeles movie scene, nay Los Angeles culture in general, are the Cinespia screenings at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. And at this point you’re probably thinking, “Movies in a graveyard? No, thank you.” But you’re wrong. It’s an amazing experience. The films are curated and well projected, there’s usually […]
“It’s all about making those connections. You can’t be in your shell if you’re going to be in this industry.” The Film Connection graduate first got hold of this concept while on-set as an extra in Robert Redford’s film The Conspirator (Rocky says he got the opportunity because his mustache and beard fit the Civil […]
