Texas Public Radio Principles of Filmmaking.

White Rhino VFX attends Texas Pubic Radio’s Principles of Filmmaking discussion forum.

The San Antonio Film Commission invites Founder, Filmmaker, and VFX Artist Daniel Saldivar of White Rhino and Hush VFX to speak at the Texas Public Radio Film Forum on Tuesday, February 26th, 2024.

Led by San Antonio Film Commissioner Kimberly Lablanc, guest panelists Rosenann Garcia, Chantel Gallegos Nasits, and Daniel Saldivar discussed the logistics of filmmaking and post-production with filmmakers and students from the community amongst the audience. Starting with their testimonies, the panelists shared their journeys into the industry and how making connections within the film community was vital to landing their next job. Marketer and Agency Producer Chantel Gallegos Nasits discussed the proper legal precautions, permits, and forms to consider when creating films, while in contrast, Producer and Production Supervisor Rosenann Garcia talked about the nature of the industry and how being a filmmaker requires you to adapt to the fly. Moving into post-production, Daniel Saldivar, shared what it is like to work with production companies and how visual effects work requires the knowledge and skills of pre-production. Reiterating the importance of community, the guest speakers spoke about how building connections and taking advantage of the city's resources can benefit young filmmakers searching to make their mark.

Thank You to Texas Public Radio, The San Antonio Film Commission, and The San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture for having this event and allowing local filmmakers to learn about the industry from their peers while creating new connections through the event's evening mixer and discussion forum.