Resources
Although the Film Studies major was started recently, already BC has set itself apart from the other schools in the area by its commitment to maintain itself on the cutting edge of technology. However, it's not just the equipment that makes our program better, it's the people. Boston College's commitment to hiring people that can teach what they do has been key to graduating students from its ranks that know what they're talking about as well as know what they're doing.
Equipment and Assistance
Equipment
Art, Art History, and Film Department
- 3 Avid Non-Linear Digital Editing Stations
- 2 Media Composers
- 1 Avid Express
- 4 Digital Video Cameras (3CCD Mini-DV)
- 3 Canon GL-1
- 1 Sony DCR VX2000
- 5 Macintosh G4 Editing Stations
- Final Cut Pro (Latest Edition)
- DV Firewire compatible
Interactive Multimedia Lab
- 8 Sony Digital Hi-8 Cameras
- 26 Macintosh Multimedia Workstations
- 2 Final Cut Pro/Adobe Premiere Workstations
- 2 Sony Mini DV decks
BC Library System
- Bapst Library
- O'Neill Library
- O'Neill Computer Lab
Communication Department
- Full Television Studio and Sound Stage
- 1 Avid Media Composer
- Full Array of Camera and Lighting Equipment
Advice & Consultation
The program provides consultation on all phases of pre-production, production and post-production to help guide producers to successful completion of their films. Students submitting proposals must have taken at least an initial course in filmmaking prior to undertaking their project.
Funding
The Salmanowitz Program provides grants of $1,000 to $1,500 to successful student applicants to assist with travel-related costs.
Film Archive
The Salmanowitz Program maintains an extensive list of completed films to provide potential producers with inspirational models. Students have filmed in the Balkans, Northern Ireland, the Mideast, El Salvador, Nicaragua, the Mexican border, India, Siberia and throughout the United States. The projects have focused on social justice issues from poverty to human rights, and from socio-political art to conflict resolution.
Distribution
The Salmanowitz Program allows the producers to distribute their work on the web, at festivals, and especially at the annual Arts Festival at Boston College.
If you are a filmmaking student contact either the Program Director or the current Assistant Director with your story ideas for films in moral courage at any phase of production, from concept to post-production. Let us help you turn your ideas into a finished product.