School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts at CMU

03/27/2024

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03/18/2024

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01/16/2024

I am Alex Adam, and I’m super excited to announce that I'm embarking on my next feature film, Reverie. Here is my proof of concept short:

https://youtu.be/eKRG42P9K9Q?si=AAxU3VcY97RqPkFL. I hope you are amazed! That film was just the tip of the iceberg.

I'm so pumped to be making this movie, but I'm going to need a little help to do so. I am fortunate to be working on this film with incredible people, and I want to be able to shoot as much as I can of the film at once and to do so, my cast, crew, and I will need to take some time off of work, and I'd like to compensate them for their time and effort.

I'm also incredibly fortunate to be making this film through the School of Communication, Journalism & Media at Central Michigan University for my capstone credit for my Cinema Arts major, so by donating, you are not just investing in the careers of everyone involved, but also in my education.

I hope you'll consider chipping in and giving me perhaps the greatest Christmas gift of all time. I'm aware that I'm not asking for a small amount, but every little bit helps, so please spread this around, and help us make our movie!

https://gofund.me/72fdb03c

Thank you so much! – Alex Adam

12/21/2023

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Jay Beckman on November 20, 2023.

Jay graduated from Central Michigan University in 1984 with a BAA in Broadcast & Cinematic Arts. He is listed as one of CMU's Notable Alumni.

Jay worked nearly 25 years on the broadcast crew in sports television, covering major pro-sports at the network level. For his work, he received eight Emmy awards.

He left sports television to start his own photography business, Crosswind Images, which highlighted his passion in aviation.

05/05/2023

BCA Awards Ceremony 2023!

Pictured below are just a few of our many talented and amazing students! Their hard work, dedication, and talent have been recognized and celebrated. Keep Shinning and inspiring others to achieve greatness.

05/03/2023

The School of Broadcast & Cinematic Arts at Central Michigan University is currently accepting applications for News and Video Production Lecturer. Job description and apply at: https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/38247

04/28/2023

BCA 521's film The Salesman's Tool premiers at Celebration Cinema on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:30 pm. Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/Y3lTG0_FPgc

03/16/2023

Ingenuity at its best. BCA 521 students produce their class film, The Salesman’s Tool, at the Green Tree Co-op. Stay tuned for details of the premiere the first week of May.

03/13/2023

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD!

▶ The School of BCA Alumni Advisory Board (BCA AAB) is looking for a few new members to join the board effective May 15. The BCA AAB is a group of BCA alumni working in media, radio, TV, film or adjacent communications, PR, and marketing careers, who help the School best serve students.
⏪ Board members have obligations to attend a few meetings each year and support the Board’s initiatives.
⏩ If you’d like to be considered, please fill out the following short application by April 11, 2023.
⏹ In April, the BCA AAB will review applications, meet and vote. Candidates will be contacted by the end of April. Thank you for your time and interest.
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02/22/2023

BCA Alum Russell Tandy was shooting a Vegamour spot on a rare rainy two days in LA. That’s an Arri Amira camera with Angenieux Optimo lenses in a Hydroflex underwater housing.

02/08/2023

BCA Alum Tricia Hoover working on set for a Buffalo Wild Wings commercial and shooting wings with a motion control robot Bolt and a Venus Probe Lens. Also catch Tricia’s and The Martin Agency’s Busch ad during the fourth quarter on Sunday.

01/13/2023

Congratulations to BCA Alum Phil Tower!

Longtime WOOD-AM/FM Director of News and Programming Phil Tower has been named Station Manager at WYCE-FM (Grand Rapids). WYCE is a non-commercial, independent, community radio station serving Grand Rapids and West Michigan.