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CMA Student Updates for September 18, 2019
School of Cinema and Media Arts
Student Updates is the official student communication for the School of Cinema and Media Arts. All students are required to know this content. It is recommended you archive these newsletters for future reference.

Film Set Workshop, Friday, Sept. 20, 9:30 AM, Rood 55

This Friday's workshop with your peer academic advisor, Sierra Stoltzfus, will be about familiarizing yourself with on-set positions. She will be emphasizing the importance of helping on student sets to gain experience and meet upperclassmen. There will also be opportunities for you to get connected with students looking for PAs, grips, ACs, etc for projects this semester.

PC News: Advanced Training Seminar Schedule Now Available

The Advanced Training Seminars schedule is now available on the Production Center website for those who are looking to check out Advanced Equipment.  Please go here for more info, seminar times and location. 

CMA Chapel with Abel Vang, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9:30 AM, Studio A

Join us for our monthly chapel for a time of worship and to hear our very own professor, Abel Vang, share about his history and life.  You will not want to miss out on this very inspirational time.  
*Chapel Credit issued

Coca-Cola Regal Film Competition Webinar, Thursday, Sept. 19, 9 AM, Studio A

The School of Cinema and Media Arts has been invited to participate for the second year in a row in the exclusive competition that sees it's winners work on the big screen! Review the program brief here. Turn in your script(s) to the CMA office for review before submission. Early submission is on September 20, and final submission is on October 9. Make sure you attend the Webinar on September 19th, 9:00 AM in Rood 55 for a chance to talk with the head of the competition to ensure your submission is the strongest. 

The Essentials Film Club moved to Wednesdays, 8 PM, Studio A

The Essentials Film Club will be viewing significant movies every Wednesday in Studio A for all CMA students to enjoy together. 

Juniors and Seniors: Writing Competency Exam Sign-ups!

Attention Juniors and Seniors, before graduating from Biola, all students are required to pass the Writing Competency Exam.  If you are currently a junior or a senior and you still need to fulfill the requirement,  please register here.
Thursday, October 4th, 3-5 PM in Myers 103  or  Friday, October 5th, 10 AM to 12 PM in Myers 103
Click here for the for the Topics Sheet for In-Class Writing Comp Exam and Instructions for Your Out-of-Class Paper.

CMA Newsletter Archive

Review past issues of the CMA Weekly Student Newsletter here
Film Set Workshop
Friday, Sept. 20, 9:30AM-10:15AM, Rood 55 Click here for more info.
The Essentials Film Club 
Wednesday, September 18, 8PM, Studio A 
Coca-Cola Regal Film Competitions Webinar
Thursday, Sept. 19, 9AM, Rood 55
CMA Chapel
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 9:30 AM, Studio A
*chapel credit issued
Peer to Peer Mentorship Mixer
Thursday, Oct. 3, Time TBA
The Farewell Screening
Q&A with Producers Daniele Melia and Andrew Milano
Friday, Oct. 4, 7 PM, Crowell Hall
RSVP Here
In Focus Forum: DeVon Franklin (Producer, Author, Speaker)
Hollywood 10 Commandments
Oct. 17, 7 PM, Production Center
RSVP Here
In Focus Forum, Ryan Green (Award-Winning Video Game Designer)
Why Video Games Matter
Nov. 14, 6:30 PM, Production Center
RSVP Here
Moonlight Sonata Screening
Q&A with Producer Tahria Sheather
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 PM, Crowell Hall
RSVP Here
College Television Awards Submissions Open Sept. 5
Click here for eligibility criteria and more info
Deadline: Oct. 3, 2019
NewYorkFestivals TV & Film Awards
More info found here
Deadline: Oct. 15, 2019
Oxford Film Festival Student 
Submissions Open

The fest takes place March 18-22, 2020 and offers a cash award of $250 for the student category winner juried by industry professionals
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2019
Newport Beach Film Festival
Submission Guidelines 
Deadline: Feb 7, 2020
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