SHSU Film & TV Production

12/27/2021

"Am I out of focus?"

Shift the camera’s focus automatically, manually and even after you’ve shot. Cinematic mode on iPhone 13 Pro. Hollywood in your pocket. Learn more about iPho...

11/17/2021

FREE FESTIVAL ALERT:

Oak Cliff Film Festival has free submissions for Texas students until January 03, 2022. Submit your films!

Named one of "the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World" by MovieMaker Magazine in 2021 The Oak Cliff Film Festival was established in 2012 as a regional...

11/15/2021

SHSU community, today by noon is your final opportunity to get a free ticket to Prof. Elisa Herrmann's documentary "Umbanda: Offerings of Faith", screening at the MFAH this upcoming Friday and Saturday. Sign up in the link below:
https://forms.monday.com/.../0ffbb7055176c1254f88d0aa1082...
Non-SHSU patrons can purchase their tickets directly at the MFAH website:
https://www.mfah.org/calendar/umbanda-offerings-faith

Opening the MFAH film series inspired by the exhibition “Afro-Atlantic Histories,” this new documentary examines the history of Umbanda, a religion founded in Rio de Janeiro.

11/13/2021

Workshop: Fair Use for Indie Filmmakers:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-use-for-indie-filmmakers-with-fernando-ramirez-tickets-191986164787?aff=facebookgroups&fbclid=IwAR1VgbIOHkb0UmktwF8nWCrXPmuM3RpTjC0LPgwB-w5Urdp-J18zyGE6Myc

If you're working on a film and want to use footage and stills you've found - find out about Fair Use before you make that decision!

11/10/2021

Free tickets for SHSU patrons! See information below: 👇

11/07/2021

Next Wednesday, November 10th, from 12 - 2 PM, the Filmmaking Learning Series will host Jenny Waldo, independent filmmaker and full-time faculty member and Program Coordinator for HCC’s Filmmaking Program. A graduate of USC’s School of Cinematic Arts with an MFA in Film Production, Jenny has produced and directed various shorts including multiple USC thesis films and festival favorites. She associate-produced on the feature documentary about editing, The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing, as well as the Houston feature, The Preacher’s Daughter, distributed on Lifetime. Her award-winning short film Acid Test, which played at festivals all over the world including Austin Film Festival, BendFilm, and SXSW is now a feature film that premiered recently at the Austin Film Festival and will be screened at the Cinema Arts Film Festival this month. Jenny will offer her experience and wisdom about crowdfunding, a must for any aspiring independent filmmaker today.
For more information and registration:

Filmmaking Learning Series | Professor Jenny Waldo | Crowdfunding Your Film FREE | Wednesday, November 10, 12-2pm Registration is required to access this event. Description: Professor Jenny Waldo has successfully crowdfunded for various shorts and recent feature film over the years and shares h...

09/28/2021

JOB ALERT FOR SHSU STUDENTS (apply via Handshake):

SHSU Online Video Production Assistant:

At SHSU Online, we know our students have unique needs. In our mission to meet those needs, our team offers services to produce a wide variety of video, digital, and print media assets, and assistance with live and streaming events on and off campus. We are currently seeking a skilled video producer to assist in the creation of these materials.

What is the role of a Student Video Producer?

You will be working alongside our video production team in running studio sessions and/or handling in-class recordings for SHSU faculty members. You will learn about and assist with writing, production, development and/or other technical aspects of program productions for online courses.

Being a part of our creative process means working within a brand identity and keeping up to date with current trends in production design. You will be expected to solicit and act on critique of your work. While our team values feedback and collaboration, you will also need to learn how to take a design from concept to delivery, using your own skills and judgment.

Responsibilities

Assist video production team in running studio sessions and/or handling in-class recordings for SHSU faculty members.
Work with video production team and team management in conceptualizing projects.
Help ensure that final products are visually appealing, acquiring skills with the appropriate camera and ancillary equipment, as well as the supporting software.

Requirements

Video experience, with a sample of previous work in which the applicant played an assisting role and/or provided creative contributions
A keen eye for aesthetics and details
Team communication skills
Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines

09/03/2021

📻 ¡La fecha ha sido extendido hasta 6 de Septiembre! Si estás interesado en un puesto con 90.5 El Gato (presentador, productor, escritor, equipo de producción y más), envía un correo electrónico a Kiana Rios ([email protected]) con la posición deseada. Para ser presentador, graba un corto video con tu celular presentando una noticia y envíanoslo. 🎙

08/31/2021

🎬 The call for short films is now OPEN for the 6th Annual Mass Communication Common Reader Film Festival! Inspired by this year’s book, Clint Smith's “Counting Descent,” we encourage all students to produce short films with the central theme "Art and Protest" and submit them to our thematic film festival. This call is open to any currently enrolled SHSU student of any major. Film submissions will be accepted until October 24.
📙 Pick up your copy of “Counting Descent” at the Academic Success Center in the library.
🎦 More info on the film festival is available here: https://bit.ly/3mSijZU

🎬 The call for short films is now OPEN for the 6th Annual Mass Communication Common Reader Film Festival! Inspired by this year’s book, Clint Smith's “Counting Descent,” we encourage all students to produce short films with the central theme "Art and Protest" and submit them to our thematic film festival. This call is open to any currently enrolled SHSU student of any major. Film submissions will be accepted until October 24.

📙 Pick up your copy of “Counting Descent” at the Academic Success Center in the library.

🎦 More info on the film festival is available here: https://bit.ly/3mSijZU

08/28/2021

📽 We've partnered with Austin Film Festival to recruit interns and volunteers to work this year's event! This is an excellent opportunity for Film students to earn experience and course credit. 🎬 Apply before September 13: https://bit.ly/3kqFcku

08/18/2021

For more information on eligibility, required materials and application visit:
http://ufva.org/carole-fielding-grant/

Deadline for applications is December 15, 2021.

Questions? Contact: Casey Hayward at [email protected].

Prof. Elisa Herrmann is an active UFVA member and would be happy to sponsor SHSU students who wish to apply for this grant. Contact her at [email protected].

04/22/2021

Sincere congratulations to all of the 2021 Mass Communication Film Festival WINNERS!👏