Registration Begins for WI11

Hello Everyone! IT'S TIME TO REGISTER FOR WI11!
Below are some tips for registration time. Register online at MYAICAMPUS.COM Also, check the DF and VP grids under AINYC Links to the right.

Video Production Students:
- Review the check list (CLICK HERE) to see what classes are being offered. CORRECTION: The check list says WI10, please ignore. It's supposed to be WI11. Thanks!
- The following classes are no longer being offered in VP: VP122 Screenwriting, VP121 EFP/ENG, VP124 Directing the Actor. If you need these classes to graduate, please be advised by David Nash or Eve Okupniak, immediately.
- If you need VP202 Video Post Production to graduate, DF172 Experimental Filmmaking will be replacing that course. You can only get that course by signing up with David Nash or Eve Okupniak

Digital Filmmaking:
- First Quarter Students Register with David Nash Monday Night (TONIGHT) 5:15pm Room 640 or Tuesday Afternoon (TOMORROW) 12:15pm Room 635
- Review the check list (CLICK HERE) to see what classes are being offered. CORRECTION: The check list says WI10, please ignore. It's supposed to be WI11. Thanks!
- All DF courses in quarter's one through five are available. Only the DF172 elective will be available.
- The GE options are noted on the checklist.

ALL Majors should be conscious of the THESIS TRACK. I will not allow for students to take two pre-requisite courses within the same quarter. Be aware that if you fail, withdraw, or put off taking a THESIS TRACK course, you are delaying graduation.

As always, if you have any questions, please ask Eve Okupniak or David Nash. The office hours and contact information are posted to the right.
* NOTE: I will not be posting anything this week in order to make sure everyone has this information. Cheers! - Eve.

Two YouTube Competitions

Hello All! YouTube has two interesting competitions going on right now.
1. Play: A collaboration with the Guggenheim - "It is the goal of YouTube Play to reach the widest possible audience, inviting each and every individual with access to the Internet to submit a video for consideration. The end result will hopefully be the ultimate YouTube playlist: a selection of the most unique, innovative, groundbreaking video work being created and distributed online during the past two years"

Click HERE to read more about the exhibition and submissions.

2. 07/24/10 - "A life in a day" is a social experiment where documentary filmmaker Kevin MacDonald will be cutting together 20 video submissions (all shot on July 24th) to create a snippit of life on earth in one day.

Click HERE to read more about the contest and submissions.

Looking for Production Documents?

Instructor Jason Moore has provided a variety of production documents available on this blog that are ready for download. Go to the bottom of the links on the right side of the page under "Production Documents". If you are unfamiliar with Google Docs, an instructional video has been created to help you download documents and templates. Any technical issues? Contact the department chair via e-mail.

GREAT EVENT TO ATTEND!!! REGISTER ASAP!

Follow this link for more info.

http://thecreatorsproject.com/events/the-creators-project-launch-event-nyc

HOT PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITY!!!

Company: Digital Film Academy
Position: Academy Assistant
Location: Mid-Town Manhattan

This is an entry level position. Wage will be higher than minimum.

Person needs to be able to keep track of equipment inventory and assist with final cut pro (NOT TEACH) just assist students with basics while they practice. Also knowledge of basic 3 point lighting is a plus. We will further train qualified employee with proper sound recording and more complex lighting for in house productions.

Qualified applicants can have no chronic health issues (ie: bad back or stomach) We are looking for a person who works well with others and can think on their feet. We serve our people with authority. Benefits include no cost training at our facility.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE!

More Info: http://www.digitalfilmacademy.com

Apply to: Patrick Visit here to apply: http://www.mandy.com/2/formreply0.cfm

Film Screening at Rubin Museum of Art

RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART presents:
Hoop Dreams Co-Creator Frederick Marx and his new film, Journey From Zanskar

Join the Oscar- and Emmy- nominated director in a post-screening discussion of his latest movie.

$12/$7 students

Two monks. Seventeen children. A perilous mountain pass.

ONLY FOUR SCREENINGS include post-screening discussion with director:
Wednesday, May 5 – 7PM,
Saturday, May 8 – 2 & 4PM
Sunday, May 9 – 1PM
Additional screenings:
Friday. May 14 – 7PM
Saturday, May 15 – 2 & 4PM
Sunday, May 16 – 1PM
Wednesday, May 19 – 7PM
Wednesday, May 26 – 7PM

From the co-creator of Hoop Dreams, Frederick Marx, comes a film about a daring attempt to save Tibetan Buddhism in the Himalayas.

Narrated by Richard Gere, this inspiring film follows the audacious plan of two Tibetan monks to safeguard Tibetan Buddhist cultural heritage. Spurred by their promise to the Dalai Lama, they retrieve seventeen children from a remote and ailing valley in Kashmir and together march in the direction of far off Dharamsala, on the other side of the ice-bound Himalayas.

For tickets and details visit: www.rmanyc.org/zanskar

RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART
150 WEST 17TH STREET, NEW YORK CITY  www.rmanyc.org 212.620.5000 x344

Ticket includes admission to museum exhibitions including:
Bardo: Tibetan Art of the Afterlife Through September 6, 2010

Bardo: Tibetan Art of the Afterlife presents about fifty works of art that illustrate the bardo experiences that confront one upon death. These works from throughout the Himalayan region include paintings and sculptures depicting peaceful and wrathful deities; initiation cards; illuminated manuscripts; a three-dimensional mandala inhabited by afterlife deities; and two shrine room models. Audio-visual devices will allow visitors to view Tibetan death-related ceremonies and rituals.

Glamour Film Competition

ATTENTION FILMMAKERS AND WRITERS GLAMOUR WANTS TO HELP YOU GET YOUR STORY ON THE BIG SCREEN!!!

PLEASE VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: GLAMOURREELMOMENTS.COM

Submit a funny, ironic, or inspiring moment when you gave back, helped out or lived well (in writing or on video). THE WINNING ENTRIES WILL BE TURNED INTO SHORT FILMS DIRECTED BY ACTRESSES OF HOLLYWOOD'S A-LIST.

Winners will be flown to L.A. for the premiere and after-party, and have the chance to meet industry insiders and much more!

Tribeca Film Festival

INTERNS NEEDED
@ THE 2010 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Are you outgoing, enthusiastic, and interested in film? Would you like to be a part of one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world? If so, then intern at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. Running from April 21st through May 2nd in New York City, the Tribeca Film Festival promises to be one of the most culturally exciting events of the year. Since its founding, the Festival has attracted an international audience of more than 2.3 million attendees. We’re looking for intelligent, interested people to assist us in the months leading up to the festival. With your help, we hope to make this one of the greatest festival seasons ever! By interning at the Tribeca Film Festival, you will have the chance to earn college credit, meet fellow film lovers, and gain a truly unique perspective on this internationally renowned event.

Send a cover letter and resume to:
lhammonds@tribecafilmfestival.org

For More Info:
WWW.TRIBECAFILM.COM/FESTIVAL

VOLUNTEER !
@ THE 2010 TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
Are you outgoing, enthusiastic, and interested in film? Would you like to be a part of one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world? If so, then volunteer to work at the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. Running from April 21st through May 2nd in New York City, the Tribeca Film Festival promises to be one of the most culturally exciting events of the year. Since its founding, the Festival has attracted an international audience of more than 2.3 million attendees. We couldn't have done any of this without the help of volunteers, and that's where you come in. We’re looking for intelligent, interested people to assist us in all departments and make this one of the greatest festival seasons ever! By volunteering at the Tribeca Film Festival, you will have the chance to meet fellow film lovers, get free giveaways from our sponsors, and gain access to Festival films for free!

To Apply Go To:
http://www.tribecafilm.com/get-involved/volunteer.html
For More Info, Email:
volunteers@tribecafilmfestival.org
WWW.TRIBECAFILM.COM/FESTIVAL

Happy Holidays!

It was fantastic to see so many people at graduation yesterday!
Congratulations to all of the graduates! Last week and this week were amazing opportunities to meet alot of you and get to know your families. Thank you for introducing me to such a warm and welcoming community. I am looking forward to future graduations and celebrations.
Have a safe and happy holiday this year! See you at the quarter start on January 11th!
Cheers,
Eve.

Don't forget the DAM Festival deadline is January 10th. GRADUATES, GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT YOUR THESIS FILMS!

Location - Location - Location

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, (http://www.bls.gov/oes/2008/may/figure31.pdf) film and video editors have a better chance of finding employment in metropolitan areas. That means if you go to school in New York City then you have a competitive advantage of finding employment in your field compared to someone that lives outside the city. Location after graduation can be a major factor in finding employment in your field. Think twice before moving away from NYC after graduation. Either way, develop a game plan for career success with your career services advisor before you graduate.

Marc Scoleri, Director of Career Services
The Art Institute of NYC

Alpha Channel Submissions, CLOSED

As of 9pm last night, Alpha Channel submissions are closed. If you have any questions, please contact Ross Williams regarding any Alpha Channel business.

Video Production vs. Digital Filmmaking

Hello Students!

I hope all of you had a relaxing vacation! I wanted to address an issue that has been clogging my inbox. Many students have inquired about switching to the Digital Filmmaking program that will begin in January of 2010. Here are some factual points that will help in your decision making.

1. The fundamental difference between both programs are as follows: 1 additional General Education class, 1 less TV production class, a Mid program review, and a rearrangement of pre-requisite classes. The program outcomes and mission statement are the same.

2. If you are a video production student looking to switch you will encounter the following problems:

a. Not all video production classes will transfer because of the re-sequence. While the courses are the same in content, the pre-requisites change the way the skills are taught.

b. Upper level courses will only be offered as the program rolls out, only first quarter DF courses will be available WI10. For example: If a 5th quarter student transfers to DF, that student will need some 5th quarter classes. That student will NOT be able to take those courses for another year, therefore delay graduation.

c. Students who are in the process of working on their thesis projects may have to restart the thesis approval with the new criteria.

Please review and consider this information before contacting me in regards to switching programs. Thank you! I hope this helps with any questions you are considering.

- Eve Okupniak

Film Posters that will make you smile

If you are a cinemaphile, like I am, then you will love the new exhibit on display at Gallery 1988 in LA. Mondo Tee's is a graphic design company that deals specifically in creating "retro" designs for the 21st century. I love the posters they do for repertory theater! Check out the post on Twitch! Click HERE for the post.

- Eve.