Film production in action theres no denying that montreal is a city for cinephiles. With numerous venues and an annual calendar packed with film festivals montreal has a longstanding reputation as a thriving urban centre where traditional cinematic and new media practices flourish. Mel hoppenheim school of cinema, concordia university, montreal. He received his phd in film and moving image studies from concordia university in 2018. Students who choose the new media communications and digital production areas of study become grounded in the study of digital technologies and their new modes of communication.
I love working in alumni relations a link to the past and a celebration of the future. The quartier concordia, within a tenminute walk from sauve house, is the urban campus home to many arts and sciences programs, the visual arts, john molson school of business, and engineering and computer science, as well as the mel hoppenheim school of cinema the largest, universitybased centre for the study of film animation, film. Alumni of canada concordia university, montreal, canada area. Film production, bfa concordia university montreal. Film studies teaches you how to read visual culture and speak the dominant creative language of the last century. Student, faculty and alumni interviews illustrate the schools. The integrated engineering, computer science and visual arts ev complex, opened in 2005, provides excellent facilities for studio arts, design and computation arts, art education and art history, and also houses the stateoftheart hexagram institute for researchcreation in media arts and technologies and the fofa gallery, the facultys. It is informally identified as mhsoc, and accepts 200 students a year, for study in the fields of animation, film production and film studies. I took my studies seriously and ended my career at acc with a 4. Concordia university montreal, qc facebook website the mel hoppenheim school of cinema at concordia university is the largest universitybased center for the study of film animation, film production and film studies in canada, admitting 250 students to their undergraduate and graduate programs. In the case of collective or collaborative projects, applicants must clearly define their role within those projects. Concordia adds alums film talents schools the journal. Celebrate the alumni of concordia collegenew york, an institution with a proud heritage dating. The mel hoppenheim school of cinema is canadas largest centre for the study of film animation, film production and film studies in a.
But in terms of the actual film classes in mel hop, most of the students will be french speakers, and when it comes to being on their sets and making films, 90% of the film sets you will be on will be predominantly frenchheavy, which is fine, because it. Concordia universitys faculty of fine arts offers, in a single faculty, an unparalleled range of visual and performing arts programs across nine departments and three research institutes, a. Aaron nix starred in a video produced by lincoln, nebraska based ad agency redthread on behalf of aurora cooperative. Sarah givens sculpture elise provencher sculpture gabrielle provost film production iqrar rizvi intermedia christine swintak intermedia in loose alphabetical order a lesley anderson alyssa andrews marilou andre sonny assu pablo alvarez yves arcand alexander armsterwikoff maryse arseneault. Using sports as a tool for engaging audiences in a conversation about collective memory, popular culture, the archive, and obscured histories, kashmeres documentary essays combine traditional archival research with materialist aesthetics, hybrid forms, and explorations of voice. We serve the 220,000 alumni of concordia university and its founding institutions, loyola college and sir george. This emphasis is for students who want a handson approach to contemporary media production skills and techniques. Keep up with us on social media to hear about fun upcoming events, how concordia is continuing to develop christian leaders, and what your former classmates are doing now. June 2014 present natural tower garden 2015 2015 ke andrews april 2003. The concordia foundation is proud to have nurtured some incredible musical talent over the past 25 years, including. Students study narrative and documentary filmmaking, commercials, music videos and various forms of digital production. Our drama graduates move on to work in film, theatre. A graduate of the mel hoppenheim school of cinema, luc st.
With multiple short films in development, she is currently working on the first episode of evil roommates, a short mini. From grand wedding receptions and business conferences to stylish intimate gatherings, concordias indoor and outdoor spaces make for memorable events. Concordia university mel hoppenheim school of cinema. Alumni tess girard is a historica canada collaborator for heritage minutes, in community consultation, historical research, and concept development. In response to the unprecedented need caused by covid19, givingtuesday is hosting. The staff of concordia seminary library are delighted to offer this most relevant and useful resource to our alumni. The mfa in studio arts, film production program promotes an expanded notion of cinema, encouraging all formats of image support, including animation, film. This year many concordia students, faculty and alumni have worked on films for the festival, which includes the twominute movie contest. In the advanced video classes, students produce video voice, a newsstyle program that covers topics ranging from school issues to local and national news, and is then made available online and on cable television. The mfa in studio arts is a professional terminal degree. Students will also learn how to direct a fully supported production.
The concordia university drama degree is a 3year bachelor of arts concentration in drama and a drama minor. As graduates of concordia s department of communication studies, frederic bohbot, ba 01, was the film s executiveproducer. Brett kashmere is a canadianborn, oaklandbased filmmaker, curator, and educator. In film studies courses students explore different genre conventions, national cinemas and directorial styles in fiction and documentary. Alumni are active as producers, directors and technicians and include. The concordia alumni association caa is volunteerdriven and works in partnership with the alumni relations office to strengthen relationships between past graduates and the university. The acting and directing emphasis at concordia university irvine takes an advanced approach to acting using the meisner technique and the comprehensive study of genres and styles in acting, speech, and movement for theatre, film, and television. In media production classes students create work in photography, video and radio for online dissemination, and gain skills in visual and sound production, editing and website development. The concordia film festival operates on the unceded traditional territory of the kanienkeha. The full run of concordia journal has recently been added to the database, and plans are under way to include concordia theological monthly from 194873. I felt so at home at concordia from the moment i stepped on campus for my interview. The following list of concordia university people includes notable administrators, alumni and faculty of concordia university, and its predecessors loyola college and sir george williams university this is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. Explore the history of cinema in its global breadth from documentary to experimental and narrative feature films and the future of cinema in its many emergent forms. Concordia funded development of boys state based on a twopage pitch, just months before the annual texas program was set to begin.
Founded in 1974 following the merger of loyola college and sir george williams university, concordia is one of the three universities in quebec where english is the primary language of instruction the others being mcgill and. The talent fundsupported talent to watch program formerly microbudget production program finances emerging content creators who are recent alumni of a partner educational institution i. Alumni awards alumni concordia lutheran high school. From film production and 3d animation to game, digital, and vrar design, vfs is shaping the entertainment and media industries transformation. Our drama graduates move on to work in film, theatre production, and more. Through events and reunions, volunteer opportunities, communications and a variety of services and benefits, the caa encourages graduates to build a lifelong. The mfa program appeals to practicing artists who wish to refine personal content and forms through critical inquiry, experimentation and innovation. Beauty and convenience combine to make concordia college the perfect venue for your next event or film shoot. It is appropriate for those pursuing a variety of career paths, including information technology, advertising, integrated marketing, and online news production. Studio arts, film production mfa, concordia university. The concordia media arts program set up by will neumeyer in the 1980s is still strong, he said and has the potential to be one of the top high school film and television programs in the country.
Applicants applying to both the film production major and the film animation major andor minor must submit separate portfolios and letters of intent for each program. Key events include an alumni honor dinner for our 10, 25 and 50 year reunions. Montreal, quebec, canada ma student, media studies at concordia university media production education concordia university 20 2015 queens university 2007 2011 bachelor of arts honours b. Since graduating shes taught film at sheridan college and worked in social media, utilizing her mfa in film production to. Hannah currently works as a the director of production for go button productions, llc designing and producing theatre, film and live events for the entertainment, corporate, gaming and tech industries. It is the largest universitybased centre for the study of film animation, film production and film studies. Life after york our alumni that have secured teaching positions are sama. Highlights winter 2019 concordia university, nebraska. Alumni film faculty of graduate studies york university.
She has begun to produce and write some of her own work in film including the. Marc gervais 1950 jesuit and film professor at concordia. A buddy comedy short film as set decorator and the premiere short film as first assistant director. About the caa the concordia alumni association caa is volunteerdriven and works in partnership with the alumni relations office to strengthen relationships between past graduates and the university. Her recent credits include the merchant of venice ut austin, the 2018 utnt festival ut austin, june rtf thesis film, winner of the 2018 hbo apa visionaries award, seven, a documentary play concordia university, and the 25th annual putnam county spelling bee concordia university. If you are an alumnus of concordia lutheran high school and are interested in being a part of the alumni awards deciding committee, please contact greg rehberg at 260 4831102, ext. As a budding film scholar, you will critically analyze the moving image in many forms, including documentary, hollywood and national cinema, avantgarde and experimental film, and.
Whether youre a blue jay from concordia high, a graduate from concordia college, a 21st century concordia university cavalier, or an online grad from concordia universityportland online, youre part of a family. Concordia universitys mel hoppenheim school of cinema invites applications for one limited. The mel hoppenheim school of cinema, a division of the faculty of fine arts at concordia university, is a film school located in montreal, quebec. The mel hoppenheim school of cinema is canadas largest centre for the study of film animation, film production and film studies i. The purpose of the concordia language villages alumni and friends network is to strengthen and sustain the mission of concordia language villages through lifelong contributions to our global community. Concordia alumni association concordia university of. Concordia alumni were also involed with the production including producer eva lube and drone operator luke riley. Mel hoppenheim school of cinema where future filmmakers, animators and scholars discover the history, tradition, artistic and cultural potential of film and moving image media. Lauriers film studies program is considered one of the top film programs in canada, and we have partnered with the vancouver film school to enhance your undergraduate experience by providing a pathway to combine the academic study of film with handson training in film production, writing. Maureen kennedy, mfa program assistant 5148482424 ext. Aimee burdette appeared in looseleaf theatre cos production of as you. Film production admission requirements concordia university. Founded in 1974 following the merger of loyola college and sir george williams university, concordia is one of the three universities in quebec where english is the primary.
The cinematographer was olivier gossot, bfa film prod. Projects have included work at the disneyland resort, san diego comic con, and e3. Communication and media studies concordia university 2005 2007 ma, film studies concordia university 2002 2005 bachelor of. In this film production program at concordia university montreal youll develop your craft and vision as a filmmaker under the supervision of established filmmakers, media artists and scholars who instruct and mentor you.
Through events and reunions, volunteer opportunities, communications and a variety of services and benefits, the caa encourages graduates to build a lifelong relationship with concordia. As graduates of concordias department of communication studies, frederic bohbot, ba 01, was the films executiveproducer. Access is open to all alumni of concordia seminary, st. Please contact concordia university mel hoppenheim school of cinema directly for further information regarding program availability. Concordia, active members of partner cooperatives, recent participants in a partner film festival incubator initiative, or those who have directed a. Major in film studies at connecticut college and you will learn theory and scholarship, gain professional film production skills, and produce your own creative work. Concordia alumni association concordia university of edmonton. In terms of concordia as a whole, youre definitely fine speaking english. In addition to receiving several awards, grants and fellowships her films and videos have screened at festivals, galleries and events from dawson city, yukon to melbourne, australia. Bachelor of drama concordia university of edmonton. Mel hoppenheim school of cinema, concordia university.
The first showcased my life as a blogger, and the film even crew recorded part of my radio show at. Develop an understanding of the prominent role visual media play in our experience of the world today. Catherine mondragonmfa filmlives in edmonton, alberta with a production company as a script writer, currently coproducing a film project about a hempery in alberta and the influence of the ringing cedars of russia. Our curriculum integrates digital production with theory, critical studies, and writing. Internet education concordia university, nebraska 1963 1969 teaching concordia university, nebraska 1964 1968 blue hill high school 1964 1967 experience merit advisors, l. Aaron nix, assistant professor of art, directed a short film hi. Special friends, special events, special times times that will live forever among concordia friends and family. Alumni are recognized as multidisciplinary artistresearchers working at the vanguard of. Communication studies emphases applied media emphasis. I knew immediately that this was a very special place and that i was meant to be here.
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