A NY Times’ Best Selling Author Posts CCSU Student’s Film
CCSU Film Student, Levar Shannon’s work was recently posted and shared on NY TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR’S Facebook Page. Posted by: Jeffrey Teitler – Associate Professor, Central Connecticut State University
College Film Production – An Incredible Year
When teaching film, poignant moments occur. I regularly observe passive camera-users apply their intelligence, learn skill and develop voice. In doing so, they become conscious observers of light, shape and shadow. For those that wish to tell stories, they practice. They repeat exercises over and over while consistently developing and growing a new language and skill. Granted, […]
Undeniable Intent – An Austin High School Student’s Viral Song
We all film and take pictures…But beyond the techniques (even with the most basic of technologies), it is the desire to consciously identify, capture, create and communicate, which are the necessities of a production artist. This viral YouTube post by Molly Kate Kestner, an Austin high school student, is a triumphant and empowering example of […]
Raw Will – Joshua Therriault – A CCSU Film Alumnus
Filmmaker, Joshua Therriault arrived at CCSU with ambition to film. After the Intro course, Josh developed ideas, shot regularly and returned with an unlikely and depressing scowl. Though all students arrive with different challenges, Josh had an uncanny urge to move, (or jolt) the camera constantly. For months, we observed shaky footage, restless shots and a […]
Official Selection – Kara Brewer
Recent graduate and CCSU Digital Filmmaking student, Kara Brewer has been fighting a rare genetic disease. She has endured a kidney transplant, brain surgery and many other complex issues related to BOR syndrome. She has also been filming her experiences with extreme courage and skill. Though the fight is ongoing and the battles are difficult, […]
Shae Sau – Filming Alzheimer’s Disease, Family and Hope.
Shae Sau arrived at CCSU as a transfer student from Manchester Community College. “Film for me at CCSU has changed my thoughts and perception of production. I have gone beyond the fear of handling the camera and approaching subjects. Most recently, through film, I explored issues of gender and identity in an extremely personal […]