Film School Hollywood Seminars Testimonials

Testimonials

We've had many successful and satisfied
Students, Teachers, and Friends over the years...

"Thanks, Sam. It was fun."
-- Robert Townsend, Actor/Director/Independent Producer

"Sam, you're a wonderful teacher, producer, and director."
-- Phil Proctor, Actor/Director/Writer "Firesign Theatre," Actor "Rugrats" "Rocky and Bullwinkle."

"Sam, I learned more in one hour of your directing class than I did in
all my years making movies...Thanks for your warmth and humor."
-- Mark Hamill, Director/Writer/Actor "Star Wars IV-V-VI," "Amadeus"

"Thank you Sam, I enjoyed your directing class. I really learned a lot."
-- Thora Birch, Actress "American Beauty," "Dungeons and Dragons"

"I searched high and low until I happened upon Sam Longoria's company.
His expansive knowledge, experience, and whimsy were an irresistible combination.
I still use elements of his teachings all these years later. In fact, I've been a full-time
actor for just about as long as I've known Sam. Perhaps even because of him."
-- Ken Boynton, Actor/Director "Much Ado About Puberty," Winner Aspen Film Festival

"I like very much. I learned a lot. That's why I can make low-budget feature
films quickly. I strongly recommend you to all filmmakers whomever I meet...Thank you so much."
-- Young Man Kang, Independent Producer/Director/Writer
"Cupid's Mistake," "Image of Korea," "Yoo's Roots," "Death Valley Diary," "Kumiho."

"I'm a Teacher and Actor in many industry courses and seminars, and none deliver as
much as yours. Students gain more awareness and understanding here, and the
courses are FUN! My time with Hollywood Seminars is always filled with laughter,
and the satisfaction I only get working with true professionals."
-- Jerry Gelb, Director/Writer/Actor/Owner "Ear-Whacks"

"I had been in and out of business ventures to make money. All had failed.
It wasn't until I met Sam Longoria and attended his film-making classes that I got my
inspiration to help others and make money doing it...I will shift my focus to
Hollywood, fufill my destiny as a Film Producer, and make films."
-- Ian Jesse Lasky, Great-Grandson of Jesse L. Lasky, founder Paramount Pictures

"Sam, I very much enjoyed the directing seminar you taught...I still remember tips you gave,
such as a daily to-do list, which I have used to my advantage...I got the biggest kick
out of the section where we actually directed...Your teaching skills were wonderful...
I enjoyed the seminar very much and will attend a future session." -- RS, Long Beach, CA

"Sam, It's so good to know you're busy, and doing what you do best...EVERYTHING!
I must say, I never met ONE of your students (and I've hired quite a few),
who didn't have what it took to get the job done!" -- Lynne Chaplin-Noe,
Producer, Capers Productions, Hollywood

"My favorite part about the seminar was watching everyone learn to direct by actually
DIRECTING actors in front of the cameras. I LOVED seeing ideas become reality!
It's getting 'hands-on experience' that makes this class so effective." -- JK Novy, Hollywood

"Sam Longoria's directing classes are a delightful experience!
He is a very good teacher. I've never known anyone else who knows
as much as Sam does about all aspects of making movies."

-- Betsy Hale, Director/Writer/Author/Actress
("The Birds," "Wagon Train," "A Tiger Walks.")

"Sam, you are THE BEST!"
I'm so glad you decided to come to Seattle!"
-- CJ, Seattle, WA

We're glad to guide them on their journey!