Alumni Short to Screen at Top Film Festivals
C-Town Film Factory, a local film collaborative comprised of former classmates – Jonathan Koenig, Damon Smith, Benjamin Measor, Robert G. Putka, and Rob Bartley – received news last month that their darkly comedic short film, “MOUTHFUL” will premiere in competition at the SXSW Film Festival. Widely regarded by both the trades and filmmakers alike as being among the top 5-10 film festivals in the world, SXSW takes place in Austin, Texas from March 9th through the 17th, and boasts an incredible slate of films from across the globe. Adding to the success, this film was shot in Lakewood and comprised of an entirely local crew of college-aged students. The only exception being the two lead actors – 2009 Sundance Alumni Conor Casey, and NYC native Eilis Cahill. With the official announcement of the SXSW schedule, the young men over at C-Town Film Factory have also launched a website devoted to the short film(http://www.mouthfulmovie.com/). On it, you can find information on upcoming screenings, reviews, and more importantly, a link to their indiegogo-based campaign(http://www.indiegogo.com/mouthful) where you can donate funds to help them make the trip out to SXSW.
Along with SXSW, “MOUTHFUL” has been invited to screen at the Academy-Award qualifying Florida Film Festival, as well as at the Vail Film Festival.
Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2014
Thank you to all the interested individuals who came to Student Parent Info Night on Thursday, January 12th andvisited the class on January 25th and 26th. Remember, if you want to be part of the Media Tech class of 2014, you need to fill out an application available from your high school guidance counselor ASAP. Also, check with your counselor to find out how your school determines who gets into the program.
Read MoreNew Night Classes
There are several multimedia night classes available starting on January 24th. Most are one night workshops. Topics include lighting, interviewing, Photoshop, After Effects, Music Videos, video restoration and 3D animation. CLICK HERE for more info and to register online.
Read MoreAlumnus Wins 2nd in Vimeo Challenge
Michael Sajewski, class of 2010 outstanding student, recently won 2nd place in the Vimeo Special Weekend Project: YACHT Music Challenge for his claymation “Undead Endgame.”
Read MoreMedia Tech Alumnus Launches Music Video Career
MJ Furillo, class of 2010, has been making music videos for top artists such as Final Draft and SLV Fayawood.
Read MoreMedia Tech Alumnus Launches CD and DVD Service
Dave Kiss, class of 2006 outstanding student, has launched a new website service for CD and DVD duplication. Burnpost.com is your one stop shop for creating your DVDs and CDs in fully-automated production warehouse. It doesn’t get any easier to get professional looking discs at great prices.
Read MoreMedia Tech Alumus Launches CD and DVD Service
Dave Kiss, class of 2006 outstanding student, has launched a new website service for CD and DVD duplication. Burnpost.com is your one stop shop for creating your DVDs and CDs in fully-automated production warehouse. It doesn’t get any easier to get professional looking discs at great prices.
Read MoreAnother Alumni Win!
Dave Kiss, Class of 2006 Outstanding Student, won Grand Prize in the Build Your West Coast Customs Dream Car Contest. This link is the video he submitted to win. The prize is a $50,000 makeover for his dad’s muscle car and he is going to LA to be on the show “Inside West Coast Customs” for the Discovery Channel.
Read MoreMedia Tech Team Wins Awards at 48 Hr Film Competition
Collin Breimeier (class of 2011) put together a team this year and their film “Yearly” won Best Use of Line, Best Costumes and Chris Ross won Best Male Actor. “Yearly” won 3 out of the 4 awards it was nominated for. The film was also 1 of 5 films chosen to screen at the Indie Gathering. Other Media Tech students on the team were Nate Janka and Jimmy Scherer, class of 2011, and Jarrod Evangelist, Marissa Roesch, and Bob Kappan, class of 2012.
Media Tech Alumnus Finishes Documentary “Brink”
Jason, Oustanding Student Class of 2008, chronicled the adventures of a group of BASE jumpers for this very polished production. Chris Mack, Class of 2007, did the sound design. You can watch the video on his website.
Read MoreClass of 2012 Finishes Short Film “Scared to Death”
Directed by Kevin Fikar and written by Ian Moore. The entire cast and crew made up of the class of 2012. Three seniors want to pull the ultimate prank. Unfortunately, they aren’t too bright and things don’t turn out the way they expected. Dumb can be deadly.
Read MoreCVCC Ranked #1 in Ohio
CVCC Ranked #1 Overall Among 91 Career-Technical Planning Districts in Ohio
Brecksville, Ohio – Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC) is pleased to announce that it was recently ranked #1 out of the 91 Career-Technical Planning Districts (CTPDs) in Ohio, according to the Ohio Career-Technical Education 2009-2010 Secondary Career-Technical Planning District (CTPD) Workforce Development Performance Reports. This is the career-technical education version of the state report cards, which all public school districts in Ohio receive.
Read MoreMedia Tech Alumnus Wins 2nd Place in Film Shootout
Joe Battaglia, class of 2009, was busy over Super Bowl weekend as his group came in 2nd place at the Athens 48 hour Film Shootout contest.
Physical Therapy (OU 48 Hour Shoot Out Cut) from Ryan Nord on Vimeo.
Read More“Clayman 3″ Now Online
Michael Sajewski, Outstanding Senior 2010, has posted his amazing stop-motion movie “Clayman 3: Blobby’s Revenge.” It took him over a year to shoot and edit the thousands of still pictures that make up this entertaining story. You really have to see this.
Clayman 3: Blobby’s Revenge from Michael Sajewski on Vimeo.
Read MoreMT Seniors Job Shadow at “The Q”
Thanks to Jonny Greco, Director of Video Production, two groups of seniors got to go behind the scenes at a Cavs game and Lake Erie Monsters game on 11/16 and 11/17. The students were thrilled to see how the crew at Quicken Loans Arena coordinqtes all the in-game elements throughout the arena.
Media Tech alumnus WINS AN EMMY
Marty Kane, class of 2008, has won a Chicago/Midwest Emmy for Outstanding Achievement for Individual Excellence Off Camera: Scenic Design/Set Design/Art Direction and Graphics/Animation News and Non-News. You can watch the motion graphics project at http://vimeo.com/10218691. The winners are listed HERE. Marty is the first student in the history of Columbia College Chicago to win a professional Emmy as a student.
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- Marty waves from the stage.
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- The Official Emmy Picture
CVCC Alumni win Film Festival
Robert G. Putka, class of 2008, is pleased to announce his short film, HOOKA FACE AND THE VIRGIN BOY has won the award for Best Comedic Short at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival. Follow the film on Facebook.
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