Have you ever been watching a movie and thought to yourself, "I could make a better movie than this piece of crap"? Well, why don't you? The University of Akron's 2380 club is dedicated to making at least one feature length film a year as well as many short-films. They are appropriately named for the distance in miles between Akron and Hollywood, 2,380.
They are a relatively young group going into their 7th year at the university, but the group already has created a storied history. In 2006 and 2007, they hosted the Akron Film Festival at the Student Union Theater. They are also working on their 6th feature film.
Here is a trailer of their most recent completed film, Myra.
If you are just interested in seeing the final product then make sure to show up to their annual film festival this March 4, 5, 6, 2011.
Club president Ben Sliwa said, "We have already started working on that. The theme is 'bringing hollywood to akron'. One night there is gonna be a survivor horror night and entertainment, its gonna be great."
The group meets every Monday at 4:30 in Kolbe Hall room 111. Anyone is welcome to attend and no previous film experience is required. They are always looking for writers, actors, directors, production assistants, videographers, and web designers. For those who want to put their creative skills to the test, show up to their Monday meetings. Dues are $30 for the year, and you will become a full voting member. Monday Oct. 4th they will be voting for this years feature length film.
"We are trying to expand substatially this year, so the more people who know about us and want to join the better," said Swila.
For more information you can check out their UA organization page here, or go to this years feature film production's Facebook page. You can also email Ben Sliwa at bjs49@zips.uakron.edu.
Lights, camera, action!
They are a relatively young group going into their 7th year at the university, but the group already has created a storied history. In 2006 and 2007, they hosted the Akron Film Festival at the Student Union Theater. They are also working on their 6th feature film.
Here is a trailer of their most recent completed film, Myra.
If you are just interested in seeing the final product then make sure to show up to their annual film festival this March 4, 5, 6, 2011.
Club president Ben Sliwa said, "We have already started working on that. The theme is 'bringing hollywood to akron'. One night there is gonna be a survivor horror night and entertainment, its gonna be great."
The group meets every Monday at 4:30 in Kolbe Hall room 111. Anyone is welcome to attend and no previous film experience is required. They are always looking for writers, actors, directors, production assistants, videographers, and web designers. For those who want to put their creative skills to the test, show up to their Monday meetings. Dues are $30 for the year, and you will become a full voting member. Monday Oct. 4th they will be voting for this years feature length film.
"We are trying to expand substatially this year, so the more people who know about us and want to join the better," said Swila.
For more information you can check out their UA organization page here, or go to this years feature film production's Facebook page. You can also email Ben Sliwa at bjs49@zips.uakron.edu.
Lights, camera, action!
Its great to see the students striving to create something truly unique!
ReplyDeleteI never knew that we had a Film Club. The video was really cool, though I do not know much about making movies.
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, great job on this blog already. I am really enjoying it.