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Issue #167 – Apprentices in Action
by L. Swift and Jeff McQ
When Film Connection mentor Rob Weston, director and founder of Straight Wire Films, asked his apprentice Juan Armijos (Los Angeles, CA) if he’d like to join him on set for a couple days, Juan said yes, and he’s glad he did. He ended up working under actor/director Jay Mewes and others, including Kevin Smith, Stan Lee, Danny Trejo, and Deadpool star Gina Carano! Not too shabby! Congrats Juan!
Film Connection student Rachel Svatos (Dallas, TX) who apprentices with mentor Jason Van Sickle, was responsible for the clapperboard, amongst other things, on the set of a recent Black Olive Media production. Just out of high school, Rachel is taking to filmmaking like a fish to water but, the long hours are a doozy: “As the twelve hour work days of the typical film set loom upon me, I realize that I won’t have much time to do anything while I’m working. For months at a time the sets are GO GO GO.” The hours are real, Rachel! Take those vitamins and get some rest when you can!
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