A common problem with students is that they need experience to get work and work to get experience. Fortunately in the case of short student films there is something that people can physically see that will give potential employers a taste of what they are capable of as well as giving them an idea of the reality of filming.
First of all there are the students themselves. While some may simply study media or film because they love it a lot of them are likely to wish to be involved in the media industry at a future point in their lives. This can be very competitive so any experience they can show to a potential employer can be very handy!
A great thing about this kind of project is that it does not necessarily have to be restricted to media students. Societies at universities are great as they allow people who study other things to give it a try. While people who study media are more likely to film things for themselves it is good where possible to encourage anyone who wants to give it a try!
Another thing to remember is that it is not just people behind the camera. You need writers who can create smart scripts, make up artists who can present people well on camera as well as do the gory effects and marketing people to help publicise it. Depending on how you organise it a lot of students can potentially benefit.
In many respects the end result is not hugely important. While it would be great to produce an engaging work that can be exhibited it is more about the process and how they adapt to it. It is also about learning how long the process can take and the importance of checking all the details and ensuring each aspect of the film has been properly thought out.
Once a script is ready casting is the next step. The temptation is to rope in your best friends or people you know. However the best projects will usually be the ones where the film maker has considered who is most appropriate for each role and how it will serve the story.
As well as people involved in media this is also a good opportunity for other creative people. You could involve make up artists, costume designers, animators and any number of other people involved in the project. If someone is part of the business school this may be useful marketing experience for them to put on their resume.
As stated before short student films do not necessarily need to be restricted to their course and may want to do their own. This ought to be encouraged as it gives them the chance to independently develop. In conclusion even if you do not find the next Christopher Nolan you could get them on the path to a career in the media.
First of all there are the students themselves. While some may simply study media or film because they love it a lot of them are likely to wish to be involved in the media industry at a future point in their lives. This can be very competitive so any experience they can show to a potential employer can be very handy!
A great thing about this kind of project is that it does not necessarily have to be restricted to media students. Societies at universities are great as they allow people who study other things to give it a try. While people who study media are more likely to film things for themselves it is good where possible to encourage anyone who wants to give it a try!
Another thing to remember is that it is not just people behind the camera. You need writers who can create smart scripts, make up artists who can present people well on camera as well as do the gory effects and marketing people to help publicise it. Depending on how you organise it a lot of students can potentially benefit.
In many respects the end result is not hugely important. While it would be great to produce an engaging work that can be exhibited it is more about the process and how they adapt to it. It is also about learning how long the process can take and the importance of checking all the details and ensuring each aspect of the film has been properly thought out.
Once a script is ready casting is the next step. The temptation is to rope in your best friends or people you know. However the best projects will usually be the ones where the film maker has considered who is most appropriate for each role and how it will serve the story.
As well as people involved in media this is also a good opportunity for other creative people. You could involve make up artists, costume designers, animators and any number of other people involved in the project. If someone is part of the business school this may be useful marketing experience for them to put on their resume.
As stated before short student films do not necessarily need to be restricted to their course and may want to do their own. This ought to be encouraged as it gives them the chance to independently develop. In conclusion even if you do not find the next Christopher Nolan you could get them on the path to a career in the media.
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