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Vicky Boone, casting director/writer/director/producer
"Steve Mims is a great film teacher. When I take a class I usually expect to learn a few memorable concepts that become a part of my tool kit. With Steve’s class, I feel I learned so many key ideas. I use the whole course – all the time! Steve is very clear in the way he explains technical, aesthetic and storytelling concepts so they are easy to grasp and apply immediately. If you are thinking of taking a filmmaking class, I really encourage you to take this one. It is the perfect balance of fun and rigor. I learned something memorable every week! Steve is one of the most encouraging teachers I have ever had. He really makes you believe in your story and your ability to make a film. He teaches the core filmmaking and storytelling lessons in a direct and memorable way." |
Miguel Alvarez, ESTEBANDIDO PRODUCTIONS award-winning filmmaker, University of Texas at Austin
"Steve Mims' Austin Filmworks class was the ideal introduction to filmmaking for me. In the seven years since, Steve has not only been an enthusiastic supporter of my work but a mentor and friend as well."
Kat Candler, writer/director HELLION
"Once in Austin, (Kat) Candler took film classes through Austin Filmworks, where she made two short films, The Bathroom and Avenue K. Her experience at the film school proved to be incredibly rewarding. “ I had a great time,” Candler said. “The best part about those classes — or any classes for that matter — is that you meet people that you continue to work with.” Since her classes at Austin Filmworks, Candler’s filmmaking career has skyrocketed." UNIVERSITY STAR, Texas State University
Robb Lanum, filmmaker/writer/script coordinator
"Two other great instructors were Steve Mims and Charles Ramirez Berg. If Wimberly was the Nazi, Mims was the 'Joy.' He reinforced that making movies is fun. It's about a team and building interpersonal relationships. He kept things light- he used to say that making movies was the most fun you could have with your clothes on." ALCALDE September-October 2007
Mari Marchbanks, Writer/Director FALL TO GRACE, Green Room Pictures
"Everything I know about filmmaking I learned by taking Steve Mims Production I course! From there, I joined forces with Vicky Boone (who made her award-winning short in his Production II class) and we went on to make our first feature film, Fall to Grace. Steve’s classes gave me not only the knowledge I needed, but also gave me the confidence to make my passion for filmmaking a dream come true. And Steve is the funniest guy you’ll ever meet."
Brady Dial, producer, Were-bot Productions
"I've learned many valuable lessons from Steve over the years, but none more so than this: filmmaking should be fun. Any aspiring filmmaker should start with an instructor who believes that and infuses every step of the process with it - only then will your career begin on the right foot."
Michael Radler, teacher, The Guthrie Center, Houston, Texas
"Steve is the consummate professional who takes film seriously even though he has a great time teaching it. He's thorough and knowledgeable and incredibly informative. I appreciate all you've taught me and use it often in the classroom."
"Steve Mims' Austin Filmworks class was the ideal introduction to filmmaking for me. In the seven years since, Steve has not only been an enthusiastic supporter of my work but a mentor and friend as well."
Kat Candler, writer/director HELLION
"Once in Austin, (Kat) Candler took film classes through Austin Filmworks, where she made two short films, The Bathroom and Avenue K. Her experience at the film school proved to be incredibly rewarding. “ I had a great time,” Candler said. “The best part about those classes — or any classes for that matter — is that you meet people that you continue to work with.” Since her classes at Austin Filmworks, Candler’s filmmaking career has skyrocketed." UNIVERSITY STAR, Texas State University
Robb Lanum, filmmaker/writer/script coordinator
"Two other great instructors were Steve Mims and Charles Ramirez Berg. If Wimberly was the Nazi, Mims was the 'Joy.' He reinforced that making movies is fun. It's about a team and building interpersonal relationships. He kept things light- he used to say that making movies was the most fun you could have with your clothes on." ALCALDE September-October 2007
Mari Marchbanks, Writer/Director FALL TO GRACE, Green Room Pictures
"Everything I know about filmmaking I learned by taking Steve Mims Production I course! From there, I joined forces with Vicky Boone (who made her award-winning short in his Production II class) and we went on to make our first feature film, Fall to Grace. Steve’s classes gave me not only the knowledge I needed, but also gave me the confidence to make my passion for filmmaking a dream come true. And Steve is the funniest guy you’ll ever meet."
Brady Dial, producer, Were-bot Productions
"I've learned many valuable lessons from Steve over the years, but none more so than this: filmmaking should be fun. Any aspiring filmmaker should start with an instructor who believes that and infuses every step of the process with it - only then will your career begin on the right foot."
Michael Radler, teacher, The Guthrie Center, Houston, Texas
"Steve is the consummate professional who takes film seriously even though he has a great time teaching it. He's thorough and knowledgeable and incredibly informative. I appreciate all you've taught me and use it often in the classroom."
