ROUGH CUT MEETING
June 2nd, 2010


Meeting Overview
Club Objectives-
To raise money, through dues and fund raisers, that will allow the club to support it's self financially.

Consistently host small events with special guests, that provide the DFVP students with educational opportunities not provided in the class room.

Develop and expand on the club's web presence, through sites like Blogspot, facebook, and the Tampa Film Network.

Election News-
Next week, June 9th, elections will be held in room 162 from 12 to 1. This is not a meeting and club members are not required to stay any longer than it takes to fill out a ballot. The day before the elections a ballot will be emailed to everyone on the email list, for those who are unable to be on campus Wednesday. If you chose to submit your ballot via email, simply reply with your choices to the Rough Cut email account.


Ben Hammond-
If elected, Ben wishes to bring together the DFVP students together like never before. He wants to see the students support one another, and inspire a communal sensibility.

Matt Jimenez-
Matt wants to take his experience and share his knowledge with lower classmen, recreating the experiences that have shaped him as a filmmaker. Matt is dedicated to partnering with other departments to allow film students access to resources that may not otherwise be available.


Malachi Cull-
Malachi is dedicated to seeing the DFVP department achieve "perfection." He believes, as president, he will be in a position to help the students get to the next level of their skill set.

Sophia Juarbe-
Sophia wants to provide the department with workshops, that will allow students to expand on their current and be introduced to new skills. Sophia believes her experience with clubs in high school gives her the advantage, and allows her the ability to run the club efficiently and successfully.

Special thanks to Ruth Semelsberger
for providing our meeting with pizza!
It went fast.


For info about the club, or if you have any question please email airoughcuttampa@gmail.com

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Special Private Screening
Rough Cut Members Only!



Trevor Ward is coming to Tampa for a special privet screening and Q&A for his award winning film, I Met with an Accident.

When- Thursday June 17th, from 3 to 6
Where- Room 114








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FILM OF THE MONTH


by Dan Bernard

MFS Mar 2010 Dan Bernard


By Robert S. Pearson


I have never had a class with Dan, nor have I worked with him, but that is only a testament to his reputation as I have know about him, and his work, for some time. Dan has the reputation of being a filmmaker with an edge, and a uniquely dark style. Perhaps I have not looked more forward to any other filmmaker's responses to my questions, because I knew Dan's answers would provide insight into his dark, and mysterious imagination. I started by asking, why film?

Dan:
It took me a while to figure out that I wanted to get into film making. Since I was little, I've always been force fed movies by my mother and my aunt. My aunt even begged my mother to let me go to the auditions for the 'Denis the Menace' movie, but my mother ultimately said no. I've always loved art work and film is nothing less than an art form in my eyes. It was like waking up one morning, the sun shining in through the venetian blinds, eyes opening fully awake and alert. Jumping out of bed and just ready to go meet the challenges this day brings while making and meeting your own along the way.

I asked Dan about his influences outside the world of film.

Dan:
My biggest influence is my mother, for always believing in me and knowing that I would eventually do something with my life. Others would be my grandparents for putting up with me for the six years I've been in Florida, love you guys to death, my Father for supporting me, if it wasn't for him I wouldn't even be here now.

Favorite Filmmakers



I wanted to know what Dan's overall goal as a filmmaker is.

Dan:
My goal as a filmmaker is to be successful and happy. I can't really ask for more than that.

Favorite Movies


I was curious what Dan's plans for the future are.

Dan:
What's next... Well I'm working on a Zombie film with another student as the Director of Photography, and right now I'm planning what I'm going to do for my senior project. Still in the logistics stage of that one.

One of my favorite parts about writing the spotlight each month is getting to hear what the AI Tampa professors have to say about the featured students.

Dr. John Muehl:
In the time I have known Dan, I have watched him grow into a dedicated worker. He has developed into an excellent teammate and leader during production. His ability to work closely with others will lead to much success in Dan's future as a film/videomaker.

Professor Greg LeSar:
Dan Bernard is a little disturbed, and it shows through his work. His movies are grotesque, violent, and impossible to look away from.

Special Thanks
Dan:
Again I'd like to thank my mother, grandparents and father and the rest of my family for being supportive of me and doing whatever it is they can do to help me out along the way. Time's have been tough recently, and I've felt it just as much as the next person, but I will persevere.


I want to thank Dan for his time, as well as professor LeSar, and Dr. John Muehl for their thoughts. Check back next month for the newest Spotlight!