York has a variety of different ways to get involved in film and, if its your thing and as your here for 3 years, you’d be a fool to miss out! Here are some of the best ways to delve into what the University has to offer!
York Student Cinema:
Every Monday, Thursdays and Fridays at 7.30pm during term time, York Student Cinema show a selection of recently released, big-name blockbusters. It’s a great way to see films you may have missed the first time round on the big screen in P/X/001 and at £3, it’s a fraction of the price of normal cinemas. You can also get involved in projecting, writing for their magazine, selling tickets, and can arrange to have one of your short films put on. Whatever your preferences, there’s always and option for you at YSC!
York Filmmaking Society:
If interested in directing, you can pull together crews through UYFS and, as a paid-up member, make free use of the filming and editing equipment. UYFS offers teaching in the basics of camera technique, lighting, post-production and screen-writing too. The society’s big termly event is the planning and eventual production of a UYFS collaborated short film, so there’s a chance for everyone to get involved in every different stage.
York Performance Societies:
York has a plethora of performance societies and these societies also have plenty of opportunities relating to film. Dramasoc holds weekly shows, many of which require promotional trailers or photography. You can also pitch for Open Drama Nights, where for one night you can arrange to put on a premiere of a short film or documentary. ComedySoc also have a weekly comedy show and often promote these with trailers. The best way to find out more is to contact the societies directly or find them at Fresher’s Fair!
Last but not least…
And of course, if you fancy, you can write for us at York Vision! Every issue we have a feature article which can be about anything film related, plus our film reviews, which are easily watched in the two local cinemas in town (and we can even get you free press passes!) What’s not to like? If you’d like to get involved, we hold section meetings before every issue, the details of when are released on the mailing list which you can sign up to at Fresher’s fair or email us at [email protected].