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The program has ended. I no longer have to get up at 5 a.m. for a Warner Bros. shoot. I no longer get to spend long days in the School of Cinematic Arts' basement in the Avid editing labs. I no longer have to get up in front of 20 people to pitch a television show. For now at least. And I’ ...

Ultimately your relationships, reputation and collaborative abilities are your ticket to success. That's one of many things I've been learning during my summer tenure at the University of Southern California's film school. “Your professional life and your social life will never be the same once ...

This last week has undoubtedly been the highlight of the program. When I first became interested in filmmaking, I used to track projects through all stages of development. Concept, development, the greenlight, pre-production, post-production, marketing and distribution. I got to experience most ...

“Success in the industry is rooted in one’s passion and ability to develop relationships.” I’ve only been at the University of Southern California Film School for two weeks and I can honestly say this is the best experience of my life. One of the most enjoyable aspects about being at ...

First off, I want to profusely thank Michael Hinman for giving me the opportunity to write a weekly column about my first film school experiences at Airlock Alpha. Michael is one of the kindest and most hilarious guys I know, and it’s an honor to get to post on Airlock Alpha. Just like a lot o ...

Beginning next week, Airlock Alpha is welcoming a special guest columnist to our ranks to talk about what we all have to have some interest in, or we wouldn't be here: filmmaking. Adam Barnard is an incoming North Carolina high school senior who was chosen to participate in a couple of classes th ...