Often, when you are a revolutionary in your particular field, there are those that do not like upset the status quo. Jimi Petulla, the person responsible for the existence of Film Connection is currently being targeted from all angles mainly because he presented a different form of educational system.
There are lots of websites found online that are pinning Jimi’s name beside the so-called Film Connection scam. This is an unfortunate aspect of being a successful trailblazer. Those that believe you are tossing darts at the conventional educational system will rise up and call an educational establishment that has been successful for nearly 30 years, a scam. Unfortunately, with the information highway the way it’s today, anyone can say anything, and there’ll always be those that choose to believe them.
In order to hear the side of Jimi Petulla, Movie Maker Magazine carried out an interview with him and asked him queries regarding the courses offered. Recognizing that this Film Connection scam can grow like a malignancy, 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 host, made a conclusion that the Film Connection is based on the mentor-apprentice concept that has existed since the Renaissance period where one is trained by an expert and is eventually hired by that person. It is a concept that worked then, along 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 department of Career Connection, is nothing more than a vehicle to link film production companies with future apprentices. He further testifies that thousands of novices have found positions in film, radio and TV companies and stations globally.
The host, Jennifer Wood, soon found that all throughout history those who were prosperous in their field didn’t even finish college nor do they have degrees to boast of. Most of these individuals started out by taking odd jobs, they were virtually at the bottom of the ladder and worked hard until they were at the top and living the life they’ve always desired.
A saying that is very relevant in this scenario goes ” those that can perform and those who are incompetent at teaching.” The pupils get to learn from people who are really making a living doing their job. Pupils are taught by working experts 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 scenario a Film Connection scam are certainly frauds themselves and don’t have any knowing of true learning and mentorship.