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Wow, the semester is off to a running start! I am back from my maternity leave, and I cannot thank Michael Baskett enough for helming the department in such a proficient and gracious way. In my absence a lot of planning has taken place.
I am pleased to say that the department is abuzz with lots of guest speakers this month, many who have come to donate their time in order to interact with all of you, and share their experiences working in the field of film and media studies. Please check these pages for information on some excellent documentary screenings (both speakers are alumni working in New York and Saint Louis), two talks from members of our Professional Advisory Board, who consist of alumni working in the film and media industry or academe who are taking time out of their busy schedule to confer with us on curricular matters, news from the industry and how we might better professionalize our students, and with fundraising efforts (watch this space for more on our efforts!).
We hope you take advantage of all that these speakers have to offer. Who knows, maybe one of them, or a film you see, will change your perspective. This is the power of film and media.
But as majors, you knew that, right?
We are hoping to bring a master editor to campus next semester for a workshop. If there are ideas out there for workshops, speakers, etc., please do not hesitate to contact me, [email protected], and we’ll see what we might do.
Best wishes,
Tamara Falicov
From the Chair...
Coming Attractions
2—6
Advising Info &
more
7
Students Produce
Rock Climbing
Documentary
8
Show Me Justice
Film Festival
9
Alumni News &
equipment Info
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Inside this issue:
Volume 3, Issue 3 Department of Film & Media Studies October 2012
T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f K a n s a s
Department of Film & Media Studies
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 1:00—2:00 p.m.
Place: 100 Oldfather Studios
Admission is free and open to all interested students.
Coming Attractions
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Department of Film & Media Studies
A Conversation with Lucas Smith, Senior Vice President, Endgame Entertainment
October 2012
Lucas Smith earned his B.G.S. degree in 2002
at KU and is a member of the FMS Professional
Advisory Board. He is co-producer on the
recent Bruce Willis action movie Looper (2012).
He also co-produced Seeking Justice and
was the production executive for Endgame
Entertainment on An Education.
A Conversation with Chris Martin, Visual Effects Supervisor at Stargate Studios
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Place: 412 Lindley Hall
Admission is free and open to all interested students.
A member of the FMS Professional Advisory
Board, Chris Martin earned his B.A. degree in
2003 at KU. He began his career in visual
effects at Stargate Studios after graduating
with a degree in film and media studies. He
has won an Emmy award for his work on the
television show Heroes (2006-2010) and has
had numerous award nominations for shows
such as The Walking Dead, Pan Am, Touch,
and Game of Thrones.
Anne Buford will screen her documentary, Elevate, to Madison Davis Lacy’s FMS 479 Broadcast Documentary Workshop on Monday, October 15 at 9:00 a.m. in 100 Oldfather Studios. Free and open to the public.
From a basketball academy in West Africa to the high-pressure world of American prep schools, ELEVATE documents the extraordinary personal journeys of four particularly tall West African teenagers with big hearts, open minds, and NBA dreams.
For more information about the film and to watch the trailer, go to: http://elevatethemovie.com/
Coming Attractions
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Department of Film & Media Studies
The documentary, The Pruitt-Igoe Myth will be screened by KU alum Brian Woodman on Thursday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. in 120 Oldfather Studios to Chuck Berg’s FMS 863 Survey of Documentary and Experimental Film and Media class. The screening is open to all Film and Media Studies students – free of charge. Brian received his M.A. in Film and Media Studies in 2002 and his Ph.D. in 2007.
For more information about the film, go to: http://www.pruitt-igoe.com/
October 2012
Documentary Screenings
Date: Thursday, October 11
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: 120 Oldfather Studios
Open to FMS students. Admission is Free.
THE PRUITT-IGOE MYTH
Date: Monday, October 15
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: 100 Oldfather Studios
Admission is Free and Open to the Public.
ELEVATE
Warner Bros. and Allied-THA in Kansas City have invited FMS students, faculty, and staff to two special advance screenings:
ARGO will be shown on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m. at AMC Studio 30 in Olathe. Just go to www.gofobo.com/rsvp and enter the code: WOMUHVQ or click on the link: https://www.gofobo.com/rsvp/promo-tion/4a6b0b6c4e3c9f4eb7d0f603bf81b5ea and download a free pass.
CLOUD ATLAS on will be shown on Monday, October 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at AMC Studio 30 in Olathe. Download a pass at https://www.gofobo.com/rsvp/promo-tion/47718ffbc0c90a3abec9c86f35aff13d
You must sign up and create an account to retrieve your passes.
Coming Attractions
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Department of Film & Media Studies
Grant Babbitt (BGS 2011) was a Co-Director of Photography while an FMS student at KU and continued in the position after graduation while working as a professional in Los Angeles on the film There’s No Place Like Home, which revolves all around KU Basketball, KU fandom, and the historic sale of the Naismith “Original” Rules of Basketball.
Grant notes that he was able to be a part of this film by shooting interviews with KU greats: Bill Self, Danny Manning, John Hadl, etc. He states: “It was great to be a part of, and I wanted to share with you all, what I not only accomplished as a student at KU, but as a constantly developing professional after my graduation.”
October 2012
Film Screenings
There’s No Place Like Home
The film will be screened at the Lied Center on Saturday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m., and it is expected that many KU greats will be in attendance. FMS students, staff, and faculty who wish to attend, may visit this link: http://www2.kusports.com/theresnoplacelikehome/ and register for complementary tickets.
ESPN has announced the premiere of There’s No Place Like Home as an ESPN 30 for 30 film. The film will premiere on ESPN October 16th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. central time. Check your local listings.
Visit Grant’s website: www.grantbabbitt.com Special Screenings
www.argothemovie.com
Season Premiere of the Spring Commons Lecture Series on the Digital Humanities
Wednesday, October 17 at 6:30 p.m. Spencer Art Museum Auditorium
Ichiro Kataoka is one of the top professional benshi (Japanese performers who provide live narration for silent films) in Japan. He was the star pupil of the undisputed master benshi, Sawato Midori. He began his studies with Sawato in 2002 and shortly thereafter began performing. He performs with films globally as a benshi, but he also acts in film and theater. Kataoka will be narrating Yasujiro Ozu’s I Was Born, But… (1932). Ph.D. students Sho Ogawa and Patrick Terry will be interpreting for the Q&A following the performance.
Sponsored by University Honors Program, Film and Media Studies, East Asian Languages and Culture, and the Center for East Asian Studies.
Coming Attractions
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Department of Film & Media Studies
October 2012
Thursday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. Liberty Hall, 644 Mass. Street
The artists community that became an icon for a global counterculture. A story of whimsical innovation and the drive to create a new civilization on the scrapheap of a wasteful society. A conversation with director Joan Grossman and dropper Gene Bernofsky moderated by artist Michael Krueger will follow the screening. $6.00 All proceeds go to L.I.N.K.
Jessie in Reverie, a short film directed by second year Ph.D. student Christina Hodel while under the advisement of Professor Matthew Jacobson, and utilizing members of Cinewomen Coalition as crew, will make its world premiere at the 10th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival. The Tallgrass Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in Kansas and will run at various locations in Wichita from October 18 to 21st. Please see www.christinahodel.com or www.tallgrassfilmfest.com for more information.
Coming Attractions
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Department of Film & Media Studies
This year we are kicking off the Halloween season with an event that will scare your socks off. The Wild West Film Festival is a 48-hour film competition in which teams of film makers are challenged to create a short horror film, five minutes or less, with a given set of criteria. Teams sign up October 19th, 7:00 p.m., at Through A Glass Productions, Suite A, New Hampshire Street or online at http://www.hollywoodhawks.com/wildwestfilmfest/.
After registering the $25 entry fee online, teams will automatically receive the secret criteria Friday at 7:00 p.m. via e-mail and will have until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. to submit their film to either Liberty Hall in Lawrence or online by using We-transfer. The top 25 films, First, Second, Third places, and a People’s Choice Award will be presented at Liberty Hall in Lawrence October 28th at 7:00 p.m., with a costume contest during Intermission. A DVD featuring the screened films and t-shirts will be available for purchase.
This year we are proud to announce our involve-ment with the Hollywood Hawks. With their help, the festival has expanded to Los Angeles where teams in L.A. will be competing under the same criteria and time span – this allows for two local first place winners and a national winner!
Early Online sign-up will be posted on the webpage at http://www.hollywoodhawks.com/wildwestfilmfest/
For any questions or comments, please contact us at [email protected]
October 2012
Wild West Film Fest
Judges include:
Kevin Willmott, Director: Jayhawkers, Destination Planet Negro, The Only Good Indian, and C.S.A.
Patrick Rea, Director: Nailbiter, Rhino, The Empty Acre, and Time’s Up, Eve.
Derek Sellens, VFX Artist: Jayhawkers, Destination Planet Negro, Dishes and Wishes, and Star Trek: The Continuous Franchise.
Malcolm Miller, Administrator: Midnight Movie Madness
Mark von Schlemmer, Administrator: Harvest of the Arts Film Fest, Show Me the Justice Film Fest.
Advising and Enrollment time is here!!!
If you…
Are a new KU student (freshman or transfer) – see Amy Lampe
Are completing your FMS admission requirements this semester (FMS 100 and FMS 380) – sign up for a Film Major Orientation (see your Academic Notices)
Need a permission number for a FMS class – see the instructor of that class
Need advice on FMS classes for next semester – see any of the faculty
Need a graduation check – see Amy Lampe
Need a hug – find a friend J
For more specific information, refer to the October 2nd email with the subject line: Important: Main Enrollment Information for Spring 2013.
Good luck on mid-terms!
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Department of Film & Media Studies
October 2012
Sign up for Advising Now in room 204 Oldfather Studios.
Academic Calendar
Thursday, October 18—Spring 2013 main enrollment begins
Thursday, November 1—Undergraduate application for fall 2012 graduation deadline.
Wednesday, November 14—Last day to withdraw from all classes, last day to drop, last day to drop a class on-line.
FMS Students Win Second Place in National Commercial Contest
Jeff Rumans, FMS BGS major, reports that he and Brian Paulette (KU alum) won 2nd place in a 30-second commercial for Ecos laundry detergent last May. Jeff and Brian wrote the script together and both worked on shooting, editing, and post production. You can watch the video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaMhioEoYXQ&feature=plcp
Ecos - 30-Second commercial - Get Washed
Filmworks is shooting a multi-camera music video on Saturday, October 13th in Oldfather Studios, room 100, starting at 12:00 p.m. This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Bring a video camera of any size or quality. PAs are also needed.
Schedule: Saturday, October 13: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Set-up 2:00 p.m. – Begin Shoot The band (Panda Circus) will run through their song at least twice. Please RSVP to [email protected]
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Department of Film & Media Studies
October 2012
FMS Students Produce Rock Climbing Documentary
Submitted by Xin Li
On September 28, an 11-person KU student film crew followed rock climbers in a 24-hour rock climbing competition in Jasper, Arkansas to produce a documentary to reveal the spirit or rock climbing.
At the biggest national outdoor endurance rock climbing competition, the film crew pushed themselves through unfavorable weather conditions and sleep deprivation to film and conduct interviews for more than 30 hours.
Five crew members are KU alumni of Film and Media Studies and the others are students majoring in film studies, journalism, and business. The current KU students are also members of KU Documentary Film Society, a student film club.
Patrick Monroe, 2012 graduate of FMS, produced and directed the film. Monroe has also been the president of the club since it was born one year ago.
Monroe said it was not easy hauling the 120 pounds of filming equipment up and down the rocky paths, but it was good to see how well the crew held up.
“There were a few times when people would get tired and then I saw someone would pump them up and get energy around,” Monroe said. “We all worked pretty well together. Each one of us put so much work in it and I can tell it paid off.”
“The film is all about the sense of accomplishment, knowing your limits, and of what you are capable. It’s teaching people how to combat fears by testing their limits. It will be a feature-length piece. I want this documentary to be a calling card for our club to let more people know about us and help us grow.”
Monroe said he was planning to send the film to rock climbing and sports film festivals as soon as the production is finished by next spring.
For more information, please go to
http://kansan.com/news/2012/10/09/university-film-students-document-rock-climbing-competition/
WARRENSBURG, MO (Aug. 28/Oct. 10, 2012) – Eight feature films will lead a program of international works that will be presented at the Show Me Justice Film Festival, planned for October 17-20 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri. “A team of area residents, and university faculty and staff have combed through hundreds of films that were sub-mitted and put together a program that may very well change the lives of people who come to the film festival in profound ways,” said Mark von Schlemmer (Ph.D. 2010), festival director and assistant professor of communication at UCM. “I can't wait to share these films with everyone.” According to von Schlemmer, this year’s feature film lineup is spectacular and ranges from narrative films on animal rights and immigrant labor to documentaries on free speech and corporation owned radio. The festival’s schedule includes a high school filmmaking workshop on Thursday and a filmmaker roundtable on Friday at 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Elliott Union on the UCM campus. Feature films, all of which will be shown in Hendricks Hall, include:
“Corporate FM,” directed by Kansas City-based film- maker Kevin McKinney. This documentary explores the shift from local to conglomerate radio and what happens when a city loses its communal microphone. McKinney will make at the festival.
“One Day After Peace” is directed by Miri and Erez Lauer. The documentary follows a mother’s journey through Israel and Palestine to South Africa, from a place of conflict, loss, and pain, to one of hope and possibilities for forgiveness.
“The After Party” is a documentary that explores world of domestic surveillance and restrictions on freedom of speech. The film is directed by Michael Schiller, who will attend the festival, and features appearances by President Barack Obama, Cornell West, and Andre ‘3000’ Benjamin. Director Michael Schiller will be at the festival.
“Difficult Love,” directed by Peter Goldsmid, who plans to attend the festival, and Zanele Muholi, offers a moving answer to the question of how real the freedoms of newly won democracy for Black, South African gays and lesbians are, as well as a compelling plea for understanding and tolerance. Director Peter Goldsmid will be at the festival.
“Lost Angels” is directed by Thomas Napper and explores how Los Angeles’ Skid Row, home to addiction, homelessness, and mental illness, is also home to hope, life, and community.
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Department of Film & Media Studies October 2012
Show Me Justice Film Festival Announces Eight Feature Films
A work-in-progress screening of “Love Orchard” is a narrative feature about an estranged father and daughter. Directed by Farhad Mann, the film depicts how the father, played by Bruce Dern, and daughter, played by Kristana Loken, must mend their relationship in order to save a Mexican immigrant’s child from deportation. Directed Farhad Mann (Lawnmower Man 2, “Max Headroom” pilot episode), writer Chris Loken, and actress Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines) will be in attendance.
“Dreaming Nicaragua” is directed by Marcelo Bukin and artistically portrays five children’s lives submerged in extreme poverty in Nicaragua. A member of Fabretto Children’s Foundation, the non-profit that produced the film, will be at the festival.
“A.L.F.” is a narrative feature directed by Jérôme Lescure. Bonded by empathy toward mistreated animals, a diverse group of ordinary people face the dilemma that when something has gone beyond the bounds of reason, you must forget about what is legal and care about what seems right. This narrative thriller explores the role of loyalty and betrayal in pursuit of one’s beliefs. Co-producer/actor Xavier Bonastre will be in attendance.
Tickets for feature films are $10 for the public and $5 for students. The public may pay the student rate if they bring two canned goods and students may receive free admission with two canned goods. Admission for members of the military and senior citizens is $5. Admission to the shorts programs are $5 and free to students. Tickets are available at the PAS Box Office or online at the festival website and at the screenings in Hendricks Hall. A complete schedule is also available at the website. The Show Me Justice Film Festival strives to raise awareness about social injustice. Through the art of film, the goal is to inspire individuals and communities toward collective action against social injustice like racism, sexism, poverty, substance abuse, and other social ills that plague our society. For more information visit www.ucmo.edu/filmfest or contact [email protected] or call (660) 543-4364. Interact with the film festival on social media: www.facebook.com/SMJFF and follow us on Twitter @SMJFilmFestival.
# # # Innovative Public Relations (IPR) is University of Central Missouri’s student public rela-tions firm, managed and operated by UCM public relations students. Under the direction of UCM’s University Relations office and public relations program, the firm was founded in January 2010. It is comprised of six public relations students who are dedicated to professional development and public relations initiatives. IPR is committed to serving the UCM community be executing timely, accurate and ethical strategies and tactics, with a goal of serving clients outside of the UCM community in the future. For more infor-mation, visit www.ucmo.edu/ur/studentpr or contact IPR at [email protected] or (660)543-8557.
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Equipment Checkout, Editing Rooms, and Computer Lab
Equipment check-in: 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Equipment check-out: 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Students can sign up for editing rooms by signing the edit room schedule for that room for specific times.
The computer lab is available for use on Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Thursdays and Fridays from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Film Festivals, Contests, Local Film Jobs, Call-for-Papers Announcements of film festivals, contests, local jobs, call-for-papers, etc. are kept in a binder in the reception area at Oldfather Studios (room 204). Check it out!
Amy Lampe, Advising Specialist Office hours in FMS:
Mondays and Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
in 215 Oldfather Studios.
Amy will now generally be at Oldfather Studios
on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Department of Film and
Media Studies
Oldfather Studios
1621 W. 9th Street
Lawrence, KS 66044-2488
Phone: 785-864-1340
Fax: 785-331-2671
E-mail: [email protected]
Send your news items and
updates to Karla Conrad,
Josh Nathan (BGS 2011) reports that his short film, A Light Opera, has aired on cable TV in the USA some 20 times since March, most recently on September 14. Josh signed a 3-year distribution deal with Shorts International for A Light Opera to play on their TV channel Shorts HD. Shorts HD is on channel 568 on DirecTV and channel 1789 on AT&T U-verse.
Josh’s contract also includes Taiwan and Turkey, but A Light Opera has not aired in those countries yet. Josh is in the process of working on a contract amendment with Shorts International so A Light Opera can also be aired in Europe.
October 2012
Lost and Found— room 204 Oldfather Studios
Alumni – Send your news items and updates to
Karla Conrad at [email protected] for inclusion
in future newsletters. Where are you working?
What are you working on?
We’d love to hear from you! Photos welcome!