Raffiel Newsome: Crew, production assistant and director in Tampa, Florida.

Matthew Roze

Hi Raffiel! Thank you for the connection, much appreciated. I hope life is treating you well?

Boom Operator on a Music Video for a Film Production studio by the name of Red Gears Studios

PA & Grip on set for a Three Chairs Productions shoot

I attended Jolt Production where I received the opportunity to Direct a PSA for a non-profit organization by the name of "Instruments Of Change"

Directing my first Music Video for a up and coming artists by the name of Cody Presley.

Raffiel Newsome

Introduction to Bangarang_ Era to Fame Documentary.mp4

Position: 2nd Camera Man

Lucius Baston

Hey Raffiel, I appreciate you connecting with me. I look forward to your friendship and this journey called Life. Create yourself an awesome day, one great moment at a time. www.LuciusBaston.com

Raffiel Newsome

Thanks for connection Richard.

Richard Sherman

Thank you, Raffiel!

Raffiel Newsome
Introduction

Hi, Everyone My name is Raffiel and Currently I'am getting my associates degree in Post Production. I'am a aspiring Director looking to soak up any wisdom anyone is willing to give to me. I'm looking for any opportunity to get on set and am willing to help out anyone paid or unpaid. I look forward t...

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Kira George

Welcome! glad you joined in!!

Dan LaRoy

Go be an intern on a film. You could be a production assistant working for free for a film to get your foot in the door. get experience and build connections.

Ivo Raza

get a camera and start shooting/directing/editing. and work on film sets, big and small.

Raffiel Newsome
Aspiring filmmaker

Hi everyone, right one Im working on my first short film script that I want to Direct myself. Is there any advice anyone can give me on Directing short films?

Raffiel Newsome

@HelenCurran Thank you for commenting. And I will do just that Helen. :)

Sean Tracy

Surround yourself with some people who have experience and can point you in the right direction (if you can afford it)

Aidan Chronister

find actors that are passionate, available emotionally and not egomaniacs. shows like The Vampire Diaries hired people who for the most part had never been heard of before, but they had this intense d...

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Raffiel Newsome

Instruments Of Change PSA

Instruments Of Change is a non-profit organization who believes that music helps children succeed and have positive results in life. Directed By: Raffiel Newsome

Richard "RB" Botto

Hi Raffiel. I'm RB, Founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 200,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward and...

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System Admin

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Tom Proctor
What are actors worth to the indy film?

Dear Indy Filmmakers, Let me break it down: I work out for 1 1/2 hour in the morning and one more hour most evenings so I will be in shape for your movie. I pay $125 a year to be on IMDB so you will know what I have done lately and that yes I am reason that Twelve Years a Slave won best picture and...

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Tom Proctor

Renate. Student films are different. I will help out a student film any time. That is just giving back to the industry. I am talking about the filmmaker that make a film with the idea that that will p...

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Jeani DiCarlo

I don't understand why an indie filmmaker would be asking a professional actor to work on a film no one is being paid for, unless they are friends with the actor. That said there are many highly talen...

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Renate Morley

Tom, well said! 'If you are a film maker then get funding and hire your talent'. 2013 I was cast in two Indie films. In both cases the funding came from a baker plus savings from jobs in the industry....

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Luke Sokolewicz
Tampa Screenwriters and Producers

Anyone in the Tampa, FL area interested in doing a Meet Up? Thanks! Luke

Cynthia B Ainsworthe

FFN Tampa Bay Chapter still meets at the same address, third Tues each month, at 7PM, 1776 11th Av N, St Pete.

Kira George

Ok thanks.... my tuesdays still aren't free....

Kira George

Hello... anyone interested in joining me in the 48 hour film fest?? Aug 15 - 17?? Teams need to sign up by july 21st. $140 team fee... let me know... we have two screenwriters already...

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