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Chapel: Biola Hour with Professor Dean Yamada, Friday, Nov. 1, 9:30 AM, Sutherland Auditorium

Come to Biola Hour Chapel this Friday, Nov. 1 at 9:30 AM in Sutherland Auditorium to hear Professor Dean Yamada speak to the student congregation. 

Group Academic Advising Sessions

There will be two group academic advising sessions offered for students who have not been able to schedule an appointment and receive their pin number with their academic advisor. Sierra Stoltzfus, your peer-academic advisor, will be hosting two separate sessions: 
- Friday, November 1, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 
- Monday, November 4, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

These group sessions will take place in Perez Hall, Green Conference Room. Class registration begins on November 4.

Screeners: Jared Nigro, Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 PM, PC Control Room

Join Jared Nigro on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 PM in the Control Room to hear about his advice and insight as the Festival Coordinator for LA Shorts. Discuss film festival strategy, learn from an industry professional, and engage in opportunities to make connections.

Deadline: Friday, Nov. 1, Sundance Class of 2020 Application

Consider joining the 2020 Sundance Class, which will take place in Park City, UT during the week of January 27th–February 2nd. This amazing opportunity allows participating students to attend world premieres of films, develop closer relationships with their peers and fellow collaborators, and discuss films from morning to night. 

The cost is $3,498 + $50 registration fee.  Airfare, lodging, 15 movie tickets, and a Sundance badge will be covered. A deposit of $1,500 will be due by Nov. 1.

Crew Call Bulletin Board in Production Center

A Crew Call Bulletin Board brought to you by CMA Student Council members, is now in the Production Center where students can post fliers and notes if they are searching for crew members to fulfill positions on their projects. This bulletin board is located on the wall by the Equipment Room.

Please note, this bulletin board is not for announcements, project promotion, or events. Please remember to remove your postings when project dates have passed or are no longer relevant. Your posting will be taken down if it is not in compliance with CMA standards and the bulletin's original purpose and intent.

 

Using VR to teach English in Closed Countries

Join Quinn Taber, former missionary to the Middle East and founder of Immerse, as he discusses his immersive method which accelerates language learning by 3-4 times through the power of VR. Once students express an interest in learning more about Christianity they are connected to indigenous VR churches pastored by a local leader.

Monday, November 4, 2019, 7:30–9 PM at the SUB Fireplace Pavilion. 
Click here for more information

Sign Up for Kodak's The Reel Deal Newsletter

For students who have an interest in shooting and developing film, sign up to receive Kodak's The Reel Deal Newsletter to stay up to date with opportunities, equipment offers, and stories about other filmmakers and projects.
 

CMA Newsletter Archive

Review past issues of the CMA Weekly Student Newsletter here
The Essentials Film Club
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 9 PM
Studio A
Weekend Film Club
Friday, Nov. 1, 8 PM, Control Room
Screeners with Jared Nigro
Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 7 PM
PC Control Room
In Focus Forum, Ryan Green (Award-Winning Video Game Designer)
Why Video Games Matter
Nov. 14, 6:30 PM, Production Center
RSVP Here
The GO Fund Film Festival
Nov. 16, 6:00 PM, Riverside, CA
Purchase tickets here.
Moonlight Sonata Screening
Q&A with Producer Tahria Sheather
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 7 PM, Crowell Hall
RSVP Here
"Networking with Nonprofits" Panel
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 PM, Upper Metzger
RSVP here
Climate Action Film Festival
Learn more here
Submit for free before October 31 via FilmFreeway
Deadline: December 31, 2019
Montana Governor Political Ad Contest
Learn more here
Deadline: November 12, 2019
The Method Fest Film Festival 
Seeking submissions featuring strong acting performances.
Click here for eligibility criteria and more info
Regular Deadline: Nov. 30, 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: December 31, 2019
Toronto Metropolitan International Screenwriting Competition
Click here to learn more and apply
Deadline: January 23, 2020
Newport Beach Film Festival
Submission Guidelines 
Deadline: Feb 7, 2020
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