Roy H. Park School of Communications

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The Golden Doorknob Awards will be returning during the 2026-27 academic year as an annual competition thanks to a gener...
06/09/2026

The Golden Doorknob Awards will be returning during the 2026-27 academic year as an annual competition thanks to a generous contribution by Dan Heffner '78, Executive Producer of the SAW franchise.

The Golden Doorknob competition was started in 1969 by Ithaca College professor emeritus of cinema and photography Gustav "Skip" Landen. All film students had the same assignment: make a very short film that presents the most imaginative way to kill someone with a doorknob.

Now it is YOUR TURN to make a Golden Doorknob film to enter into contest for the opportunity to win cash prizes and a golden doorknob trophy. Submissions are judged by a panel of professionals.

The competition theme has been expanded so that the “death by doorknob” concept may go beyond physical death–it may be the end of a relationship, an emotion, an institution, or a time in history–anything that can come to an end.

Submissions are due on Monday, March 29, 2027 5pm EDT (stay tuned for details and entry form this fall!)

The screening, red carpet, and awards event will be on Friday, April 16, 2027

1st Place $1,000
2nd Place $750
3rd Place $500

Start working on those brilliant concepts now!

06/02/2026

This is an amazing story of a talented student being supported by alumni! CeCe is one to keep an eye on, her dedication, talent, and professionalism are going to take her far!

Full story here: https://www.ithaca.edu/news/ic-nhl-while-still-ic

The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College is seeking a Manager of Television & Radio Operations. This r...
05/21/2026

The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College is seeking a Manager of Television & Radio Operations.

This role provides leadership in overseeing three student-operated media organizations for 600+ students: Ithaca College Television (ICTV), WICB-FM, and online radio station VIC.

As the advisor and general manager, you will coordinate programming and schedules; mentor students in their various roles in producing high-quality publicly distributed programming; ensure efficient use of resources and maintain FCC and related license renewals; work with various stakeholders on promotion, fundraising, policies, procedures, and training.

The complete job posting can be found here:
https://bit.ly/Park-TV-Radio-Mgr

The inaugural Dan Heffner Producing Award was launched to fund student productions pitched and led by rising seniors. Da...
05/20/2026

The inaugural Dan Heffner Producing Award was launched to fund student productions pitched and led by rising seniors.

Dan Heffner '78 is a producer most well-known for his work on the SAW movie franchise. He spends a week each semester on campus as a guest lecturer in classes and personal mentor to students. It was his wish to acknowledge and uplift student producers with this award.

Rising seniors were asked to apply by submitting a project they wished to produce (written by someone else). To be eligible, students must have either a) project management; b) program development; c) producing experience at the 300-level.

After reading many applications, three finalists were asked to make a formal pitch to the award committee.

Payton Adams '27 is the recipient of the inaugural $5,000 Dan Heffner Producing Award.

Payton Adams is a Television, Photography, and Digital Media Productions major with a minor in Advertising, Public Relations, and Marketing Communications.

"Farida Abdul-Wahab’s production management class sharpened my producing skills and prepared me for the industry in a way no other class has before. She’s also incredibly straightforward about the realities of the industry, which gave me a much more realistic understanding of what it takes to succeed."

Her project, "Circuit" (written and directed by Rocco Barone) is a film is about a tech store employee who fixes a mysterious corrupted hard drive for cash, only to uncover disturbing footage tied to a cryptic message. As he digs deeper, curiosity pulls him into a dangerous situation he can’t escape.

We look forward to screening the final product!

05/08/2026

The Parkies are tomorrow, May 9th! Join us from 3-4 p.m. for the red carpet and 4:30-10 p.m. for the screening of faculty-selected TVDM/TPDM work.

You won’t want to miss it!

We’re down to the last few hours of Giving Day!When you give to the Park School of Communications, you are ensuring the ...
04/30/2026

We’re down to the last few hours of Giving Day!

When you give to the Park School of Communications, you are ensuring the progress of future media industry creators and leaders.

We thank everyone who helped us get this far.

Thank you!

https://givingday.ithaca.edu/campaigns/parksos


Whether you are like many of our passionate students and inclined to work through the night or are on the West Coast, we...
04/30/2026

Whether you are like many of our passionate students and inclined to work through the night or are on the West Coast, we hope you are having a lovely evening.

Giving Day is half way over, and the Roy H. Park School of Communications has been using this platform to highlight the opportunities your funding supports. Scroll through our feed to see many examples of your donations at work.

The Special Opportunities for Students (SOS) fund allows students to take advantage of special opportunities that arise.

Support Park students by giving to the Special Opportunities for Students fund this Giving Day:

https://givingday.ithaca.edu/campaigns/parksos


We’re off to a great start! Big thanks to everyone who has contributed to our SOS and Annual Funds.With 18 hours left un...
04/29/2026

We’re off to a great start! Big thanks to everyone who has contributed to our SOS and Annual Funds.

With 18 hours left until Noon EDT, there is plenty of time to get in on the action to help support Park in our efforts to help provide our students with hands-on learning, real-world experience, and state-of-the-art facilities and professional-grade equipment.

Help Park say "YES!" to more students by giving to the Special Opportunities for Students fund this Giving Day.

https://givingday.ithaca.edu/campaigns/parksos

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