The Film Connection Staff The Film Connection Film School wants you to be able to put a face to the voice and the names you will be talking to when you call us. Here are the people who will be helping you to go to school with us.   We look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve your dreams.

James Petulla.  As Head of Admissions Mr. James Petulla is here to help you go to school on real Film Productions and Sets. Petulla founded the Film Connection 25 years ago after working as Dean of Students for The Columbia School of Broadcasting. As of 2007, the company has trained thousands upon thousands of students who are now working in their dream careers in the entertainment business. In addition to being the chief executive officer of the company, Petulla is also a former radio DJ and is currently a working Hollywood filmmaker. His film “Reversal” won best at acting legend Robert DeNiro's IndieVision Tribeca Film Festival as well as “Best Film” at the Malibu Film Festival.


Brian Kraft.  COO Brian Kraft is available to assist you morning, noon, or night. If you have a question, comment or concern about our school please call 800 755 7597 and ask the receptionist to connect you with Mr. Kraft's office.



John Stauffer - Placement Coordinator
Mr. Stauffer is in charge of finding you, our valued students the right teacher/mentor. Mr. Stauffer can be reached at 1 800 755 7597. At Film Connection our goal is to match your needs with the right studio, station, or production company and the right mentor.


Jeremy Fels - Student Services
and Job Placement Co-Ordinator
Jeremy graduated from CAL-ARTS in 1997 with a degree in Live-Action Film and Musical Performance (Jazz Drumset).  His credits include: Directing The Music Video, "Know Knots" for LA Hip-Hop pioneer, Aceyalone. Co-Directing, Writing & Scoring The Short Film, "Countdown To Chaos" with Daniel Siwek. Shooting and Editing video for the "Hearmusic Now" Funk project. Writer/Producer on the hit E! Entertainment television series, "Celebrities Uncensored".   He's a great resource to help you because he's probably "been there and done that" and can offer good advice on just about any situation.

Bianca Major - Financial Aid Advisor  Bianca is a person who could easily become your best friend.  She's here to help you qualify for a Sallie Mae Tuition Loan, or arrange an alternate financing option for you tailored to your needs.  If you can't afford the entire tuition in one payment, Bianca can help you get financed with payments you can afford.  Don't try this on your own, especially since Bianca is here to help you.


Dallas Tidwell Admissions Representative  Dallas is another of our highly qualified Admissions Representatives.  As such, he migh very well be the first person who contacts you from Entertainment Connection.  He will help move your application along by determining your requirements, desires, goals and commitment level.






Shawn Thompson
Head of Administration
Please feel free to contact Ms. Thompson should you have any questions about billing, books, materials or contracts.




Lauren Silva - Administration
Lauren is one of our great behind the scenes workers who keeps things running smoothly. 





Keishanna McNair - Office Assistant
Keishanna is our invaluable office assistant.  Every office, every production needs at least one of these....we're lucky because Keishanna is one of the good ones.