Ai Tampa Rough Cut Film Group: 2010

3rd Rough Cut Elections Updates

3rd Rough Cut Elections Updates
By Matthew Jimenez

Tyler Holland "Fear the beard"

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/VOTE-Tyler-Dec-15th-2010/143647312354037

Tyler Holland "Demographics"

Matthew Jimenez "Problem solved"

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reelect-Matt-Dec-15th-2010/170155203005628

Anth Wareham "I eat change"

http://www.facebook.com/anthkun#!/pages/Vote-Anth/168143983226243

Arron Bellamy "Tyler Holland is bad for rough Cut"

Michael Musselman "I'm thinking of you"

Rough Cut Elections

By Matthew Jimenez

The meeting this past wednesday announced a few upcoming events, such as the pre-screening of 'I Love You Phillip Morris' is estimated to be in mid December 16 or the 21 at the AMC Veterans Theater, details will be e-mail as soon as possible. Check out the trailer here.

This months guest speaker will be a panel from Ground up Films, Brandon Windish and some of his close colleagues will screen some of their work followed by a Q & A session. This may very well be the best guest speaker spotlight we've had yet. Date and time will be sent out as soon as possible. Check out their FB page here.

Rough Cut elections are here, current candidates are Tyler Holland, Mike Musselman, Anth Wareham and Matthew Jimenez. Here is how they plan to get your votes.

Tyler Holland plans to generate interest and inspiration by creating work, promoting work, showcasing work and creating work. With his strong held beliefs that film students live and die by their demo reel. Check out his campaign video.

Mike Musselman's intentions are to create an explosion of resources and information by word of mouth, online presence and through events. Mike plans to use communication to help film students learn and be involved so they can become inspired and educated.

Anth Wareham's strategy is to make more of an effort to use Rough Cut to reach and give back to the community by creating opportunities for Rough Cut members to be involved in charities, fundraisers and other events outside of school.

Matthew Jimenez plans to promote opportunities for film students to be involved in and work with people who are experienced and knowledgeable. Also to learn from past mistakes to better the efficiency and interest in Rough Cut.

2nd Election Updates

THE RACE IS ON!

Musselman Launches Contraversal Campaign Ad

Jimenez Campaigns with the Colors of his Heritage

Holland Pulls no Punches in Campaign Announcement

And the nominees are....
HOLLAND. MUSSELMAN. WAREHAM. JIMENEZ

NEW ROUGH CUT INTERVIEW!

October Guest Speaker

Nicole Abisinio

by Sophia Juarbe

Writer, producer and star actress, Nicole Abisinio came to the Art Institute of Tampa on October 20th to screen her award winning film "Prime of Your Life" followed by a Q & A session, here are a few highlights.

Where has it been shown?

"Gasperilla, Sunscreen, Sarasota film festival, Los Angeles, France and CANNES"
Nicole Absino-

There were so many different colors in your film-
"Colors are elements for a psychological effect."

Nicole Absino-

What made you want to be a producer?
"A producer offered me a acting job if I were to be his girlfriend, I thought to myself 'I want to have that power', of course I would never do anything like that. I really enjoy producing and I think I'm pretty good at it."

She had this to say about acting-

"You have to forget who you are. Try to live in that world this other character is experiencing"
Nicole Absino-

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1016226/

Member of the Month - November - Peter Girgis

Member of the Month

Peter Girgis
November
By Matthew Jimenez

Rough Cut would like to recognize Peter Girgis for his dedication and support.

"Although I have not had the opportunity to work with Peter, I've seen his work and been consistently impressed. Of all the film students in our department, Peter has reason to posses a chip on his shoulder, but he remains humble, reliable and as easy to get along with as anyone I've yet work with. I wish Peter the best of luck, and do look forward to collaborating with him."
Robert S. Pearson-

"Mr Girgis is an Art Institute student who comes to us pursuing a second career. He brings a rich experience to his education and to those around him. Peter shows all the promise of a fine film maker."
Chip Neville-

"Peter Girgis is an exceptionally intelligent, hard-working, and driven individual which can be seen in both his academic and professional accomplishments. Not only does he approach his education with an open mind and positive disposition, but he always conducts himself in a professional manner, representing what Ai hopes to see in all of its students and future graduates."
Justin Padilla-

visit him at:
http://www.facebook.com/pgirgis2?v=photos&so=0#!/pgirgis2?v=wall&so=0

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Filmmaker Spotlight - Martin Sellers

Filmmaker Spotlight

Martin Sellers
By Matthew Jimenez

Rough Cut would like to recognize Martin Sellers for his outstanding work and achievements.

Matt-

The first time I really got to work with Martin was during a brutal but fun three day weekend for Jay McGee's Senior Project, of which Martin was DP for. Each day was about thirteen hours long. His work is outstanding and beautiful, I have no doubt that Martin will make anything look amazing and meaningful if you give him a camera. I wish you the best man.

I asked Martin why he has chosen film as a medium to express his ideas and creativity.

Martin-

Why Film? Film has always been fun to me, I like playing with lights and camera angles, making crazy contraptions to get the shot, there's always something to be filmed. Plus, who wouldn't like being able to say 'I made that awesome ass movie'?

I asked about some of his inspirations.

Martin-

My biggest influence would probably surfing films like puddles in the sky, a broke down melody, and the September sessions, I try to apply the rhythm and flow of those filming style to narratives.

Inspirations

Then I asked about his favorite filmmakers and films.

Martin-
Favorite filmmaker, don't really have one. I like a lot of them but don't have a favorite.

My favorite film is Mongol, hands down.

Favorite Film

I was curious about his plans for the future.

Martin-
My future plans are become a DP, not so much in the Hollywood scene, travel documentary, and surf films. Now that I've had a small insight to the travel filming world I feel like I could really get into it. Also I've always been big into surfing, if get a crack at a surfing film I know I can make some epics stuff happen.

Here are a few highlights of Martin Sellers work. Check it out.

Special thanks to: Opa from making it all happen