Welcome to The Friends In Film Blog

Before FiF I was feeling “alone” in this film journey. No one in my family or close friends worked or in films. I felt I needed to become professional, not an amateur. Your tips made the difference!

I can’t thank you enough for anything you’re willing to contribute. Thank you for being a light for others!Thank you for all your patience, positive vibes and wisdom this year! Thank you for making a difference to this training too!

The first time I stumbled across Friends in Film, I found it super helpful but was also a bit skeptical of paying for the full program. I was certain that I wanted to change my career track and give a shot at my passion. This training has allowed me to start getting on shoots and getting my feet wet in the business. All of this while working with amazing, talented people!

From the very first day I attended a shoot the energy has been incredible. People are very open to teach you and hear your thoughts. One of the DP I work with always has me help him with camera equipment and that is so exciting to me.

My life before Friends in Film was I was not very active with film since I did not feel like I knew how to talk with people.

After the program I feel a lot more confident to speak and know what to say. And I have more film credits to my name.

Before FIF, I was a person who did not really go out there to find new work because I was a bit nervous. I kept myself and I did not make too much money at the time.

After getting involved with FIF, I got more work. I am working on a low budget feature film with Matt Green as the director and Roman Weaver as the D.P.! I worked on a pilot episode called “The Many Lives of Ayn Winters.”

Hello folks… Just a quick check-in!

Another video from set! This time, a spa house!

The only advice I’ve ever heard for becoming a Hollywood writer is “work hard, write every day.”

No one ever reveals how they actually did it.  

Last week, I worked with Johnny Depp at this stage in Hollywood. It was a screen test where 2 top female actresses were auditioning to star in a film with Johnny. The screen-test was to check the chemistry and decide which actress get the role. Usually, screen tests are small affairs. But someone, Johnny? Rob Marshall? wanted it done like a recreated scene from the movie. So, I got the call on Thursday for the shoot on Sunday. 12 noon to 6 pm.

We shot at a small stage in Hollywood. “Off the Shelf” catering was the caterer. They are off this planet! Truffle mashed potatoes, filet mignon served with a poached egg, warm chocolate chip cookies… stuff like that.

The other day, I shot at a $14 million house in the Hollywood Hills… We were shooting a spot with Zach Levi. He was in the movie, Almost Famous.

It’s not everyday we shoot at a $14 million dollar house…

This shoot had a little drama associated with it.

So, we’re there for a 4 day shoot. They’ve put us up in this incredible resort in Palm Springs (that’s like 2 hours from Los Angeles).