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Communication lecturer is associate producer of film with local premiere
Department of Communication Adjunct Lecturer Nicholas Smith served as an associate producer of “Corsicana,” an independent movie that tells the story of a former slave who becomes a U.S. Marshal.
Student film ‘The Cryptid Cast vs. Goopy Ganker’ wins BEA Award of Excellence
The Broadcast Education Association’s Award of Excellence won by a team of students enrolled in COMM 464: Fiction II during the spring semester will be collected by their course instructor at the 2022 BEA conference at Colorado State University in October.
SUNY Fredonia student film wins ‘Festival Director’s Award’ at Cannes Short Film Festival
Hard to imagine anyone in Hollywood coming up with a better script than the one that played out for a group of Video Production students in their final semester at SUNY Fredonia.
SUNY Fredonia hosting film/video association conference
More than 400 people affiliated with the film and video industry have gathered at SUNY Fredonia for the 76th annual conference of the University Film and Video Association.
Communication department announces scholarship recipients for 2022-2023
Eighteen students will receive financial awards and certificates that reflect their talent, hard work, dedication, service and academic excellence at the Department of Communication’s annual awards banquet on April 9.
Petion named to inaugural class of Educational Opportunity Program Ambassadors
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced the inaugural class of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Student Ambassadors, including Fredonia senior Josue Petion.
Igoe serves on BEA conference panel, wins award
Department of Communication Associate Professor Mike Igoe gave a virtual presentation at the Broadcast Education Association's On-Location Conference, held Oct. 7-12, as part of a panel on "The Power of Partnerships.”
A magical mid-term exam, all in the name of safety and fun
Students in the Department of Communication’s Associate Professor Roslin Smith’s COMM 368 Camera and Lighting class were treated to a unique mid-term which highlighted safety in the studio.
Scotland portrayals in films topic of new Study Abroad course
Scottish Representation in Cinema, a new study abroad program, has been approved by the Office of International Education and will be offered through Fredonia starting in Summer 2021.
Smith appointed board secretary of UFVA
Department of Communication Associate Professor Ros Smith has been named secretary of the board of directors of the University Film and Video Association.