George Escobar

Lesson Designer

Film Industry Executive and Co-Founder of Advent Film Group

George Escobar is an accomplished film director, producer, and co-writer with over 25 years of experience in film, television, and interactive media. As co-founder of Advent Film Group, he has been involved in producing impactful films such as Come What May, The Screenwriters, and Hero. George combines creative vision with extensive industry expertise, having held leadership roles at major media companies and contributed innovations in technology design.

Here are more facts about George:

  • Co-founder of Advent Film Group (AFG)
  • Co-writer and co-director of Alone Yet Not Alone and director of The Isaiah 9:10 Judgment
  • Over 25 years of experience in film, television, and interactive media
  • Former Vice President of Product Development at Discovery Channel
  • Executive Director for AOL/Time Warner
  • Producing Fellow at the American Film Institute’s Center for Advanced Film and Television Studies
  • Holds seven U.S. patents in technology and user-interface design
  • Has worked with industry leaders including Howard Stringer (Sony CEO) and Sandy Grushow (Fox)
  • Homeschooled his three sons with his wife in northern Virginia

Read the interview with George Escobar featured in The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine.

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Courses by George

Filmmaking: Each weekly lesson encapsulates basic but core information about different aspects of filmmaking. Topics will include story structure, screenwriting, casting, and the many elements of film production, including pre- and post-production editing. Other topics will cover sales, marketing, distribution, evaluating film equipment, and career planning.