Development Mentor Session: Nick Romano (18Hz)
Summary
Meeting with this mentor is highly recommended if you're interested in Development, Producers/Production, Narrative Filmmakers.
- Format: Mentor Session
- Category: Mentor Session
- Event Type: panel
- Presented By: n/a
Contributors
- Nick Romano
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