A Film Connection Scam?
Many times, when you are a revolutionary in your particular field, there are those that do not like upset the status quo. And when you are Jimi Petulla, the mastermind behind the Film Connection, you are assaulted on all sides because you dared to upset the educational applecart.
There are many areas on the internet where you might see Jimi’s name associated with Film Connection scam. This is an unfortunate part of being a successful trailblazer. Those that believe you are throwing darts at the traditional educational system will rise up and call an educational institution that has been successful for nearly 30 years, a scam. Unfortunately, with the information highway the way it is today, anyone can say anything, and there will always be those that choose to believe them.
Movie Maker Magazine recently did an interview with Jimi Petulla to get his opinion on exactly what his courses consist of and how they differ than conventional education. Realizing that this Film Connection scam can grow like a cancer, Jimi explains thoroughly about his school and how it can be the best choice for anyone involved in the film industry.
Jennifer M. Wood, the interviewer, realizes that the Film Connection and its related schools are “throwbacks to the Renaissance period” where you paid your dues, were mentored and then earned a position with those that taught you. It’s a concept that worked then, and with the success of the Film Connection and its students, is still working today.
Jimi explained, even amongst the Film Connection scam being perpetrated, that the Film Connection, a division of Career Connection, is nothing more than a vehicle to connect film production companies with aspiring apprentices. He further testifies that thousands of beginners have found positions in film, radio and TV companies and stations worldwide.
The interviewer, Jennifer Wood, soon learned that history has shown that most people who are very successful in the entertainment industry, did not come out of colleges with degrees. Most of them started at the bottom of production and worked their way up the ladder until they were now living their dream.
The old adage, “Those who can do; those who can’t teach” is very true in this situation. Students are learning from those who live their career choice every day. Students are taught by working professionals who have agreed to mentor one of Film Connection’s students. They aren’t just teaching but also “showing” students exactly what to do on the working equipment in a real working environment. Those that call this situation a Film Connection scam are obviously frauds themselves and don’t have any understanding of true learning and mentorship.
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