The University, through a camera lens
By Kelly Underwood | March 30, 2007Looking for an Oscar for directing or filmmaking? Although the University does not offer a filmmkaing major, some students have found alternative ways to strive for Hollywood or to learn a thing or two about films. The FilmMakers Society and the Salmagundi Film Festival The FilmMakers Society is a University organization that provides students the opportunity to get involved in filmmaking. "This year the FilmMakers Society has really focused on providing as many resources ... for anyone who wants to make a film," said Nick Bacon, FMS president and third-year College student. Third-year College student Laura Scott, an FMS honorary executive, said the society focused last semester on providing classes taught by older club members about their areas of expertise. Bacon said FMS members have many different interests ranging from experimental to Hollywood-style films. "There's definitely a place for everybody," Scott said. Scott said fourth-year College students Han West and Rom Alejandro, two students who helped to develop FMS into what it is today, will showcase their work in May. West's and Alejandro's work are "perfect examples of the possibilities that you can reach if you use FMS' resources to its fullest extent," Bacon said. Student filmmakers' work also will be displayed at the Salmagundi Film Festival, held at Newcomb Theater in April. Scott, who is also the festival co-chair, said the festival will be a "hodgepodge" of student films and filmmakers. Third-year College student Steven Quinn said he is submitting a short film with film noir dialogue, in which two strangers have a conversation at night.
