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[alanswann]

Just got my @thevindys autographed LP in the mail. https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmRfx9vAH7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cgoddardmd]

Happy RocknRoll Birthday To @jackiepopovec Of Totally Awesome Youngstown Ohio Band @thevindys ! #jackiepopovectotallyrocks #thevindystotallyrock 🎂💃🏼🕺🏻🥁🎹🎸🎤👩🏼🤘❤️ (at Columbus, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-g7ZPOX0v/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#jackiepopovectotallyrocks #thevindystotallyrock

[mythic-brand]

@thevindys at @pourhouseoceanside 🔥 #livemusic #liveart #groovepainter (at Pour House Oceanside) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cguji54vrkk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#livemusic #liveart #groovepainter

[clevelandstate]

Film Students and Safe Sets

Written by Lauren Koleszar // The Vindicator

*This story has been edited slightly for length*

Film & Media Arts is one of the most hands-on majors at Cleveland State. It relies on massive collaboration and in-person filming that normally requires between ten and thirty cast and crew members for upperclassmen producing junior- and senior-level professional content. New COVID-19 guidelines require a “Safe Sets” certification, and students have been limited to crews of ten people or less on a set at one time. Camera departments that normally run on four to five students are being managed by two if they’re lucky. Students are choosing to produce scripts that need only a few actors and can be filmed at safe, easily accessible locations. Students are desperately working on pre-production and editing from home; and when on set, they’re filling multiple crew positions to make up for the absence of the much larger number of students who are normally able to work on one set together.

In spite of these challenges, film students at CSU are producing impressive creative content and becoming multi-faceted filmmakers as they take on many new responsibilities that are ultimately shaping them into better equipped professionals who will have a wide range of skills and experience.

We talked to film major Davis Chu, whose freshman year at CSU coincided with the opening of the university’s new film school in the fall of 2018. The initial lockdown hit during Davis’s second sophomore semester, and he took us through his personal experience and observation of the evolution of student filmmaking at CSU over the course of the last year.

LAUREN KOLESZAR: Elevator pitch. Who are you, what do you do and what interests you? DAVIS CHU: Hello there, my name is Davis. I’m a third-year film major, concentration in post-production, with a minor in graphic design. I am also in the Honors college. My passions include: writing, comedy, animation, editing, music, screenwriting, acting, and television. To clarify, when I say “television,” I mean watching it. Although I’m also working on an original pilot for school.

LK: Why are you studying film, and what are some of your favorite films, creatives or influences? DC: I think if life is a circus, then studying film is a trampoline. It may not have the safety net of other more stable fields, but it’s a great launching pad for someone who wants to pursue the arts. 

I’m a film major, but I don’t consume as much film as I do comedy and TV. My comedy influences include the Marx Brothers, Monty Python, Mel Brooks, Larry David, Dave Chappele, Ricky Gervais, Dana Carvey, Marc Maron, Conan O’Brien, John Mulaney, Sarah Silverman, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert...

For TV shows: VEEP, Barry, Fleabag, Atlanta, Master of None, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, Succession, Girls, Seinfeld, Game of Thrones, Rick and Morty...

LK: Film is so hands-on, and most classes changed dramatically with the switch to Zoom. Describe the impact of the March 2020 lockdown on your film classes and projects. What kinds of things unique to film students had to change? DC: The period of January to March was a very slow, then exponential realization that the world was falling apart. I was supposed to edit a student short. My assistant editor was my dear friend Alex Maytin. They were yet to shoot, but the production was underway, and Alex and I were preparing to tackle the footage. It was an ambitious project and it honestly seemed monumental. Little did we know that the lockdown would dwarf our problems completely.

When school announced it was going virtual, Alex and I started brainstorming a potential remote workflow. He was gonna merge and organize the footage, mail it on a USB and I would edit. Like, we really thought the production was still happening. Needless to say, it didn’t.

Everyone in the school had to take on their own projects and oversee it from start to finish. People chose to make documentaries, short narrative films, I decided to make a small series of sketches titled Under Quarantine.

LK: What has filmmaking been like in the era of COVID-19? DC: I think the lasting impact on the film industry will be distribution. We were already moving in the direction of streaming services. But I think the presence of COVID-19 has accelerated the process. My prediction is that studios and creatives will probably lean away from film and into miniseries. I don’t really mind that. Storytelling is storytelling, whether it’s a 120-minute movie or a three-episode hour-long miniseries.

LK: How has your personal approach to creating and studying changed over the past year? DC: I’m definitely not alone in saying I’ve grown a lot in the past year. What changed the most is my approach to learning and creating. I’ve come to the conclusion that almost every skill is learnable. If you want to get good at something, all you have to do is take the time to do it. Last semester, I had a lot more time I could dedicate to my schoolwork (just by removing the time it takes to walk to and from class). I made some stuff I was really proud of. I found a love for animation. I think I have more patience for overcoming learning curves now.

LK: What has changed for the better? For the worse? DC: There are a couple super small silver linings if you look close enough. One of them is the accessibility and flexibility of education. For most of the classes I was taking, the transition was rather smooth. If I’m taking an animation class, and we’re all using our computers anyway, why don’t we take advantage of this great technology and just meet virtually?  

LK: How has the transition been for professors and faculty? In what ways have they helped make accommodations for students? DC: The professors have been incredibly accommodating. Earlier this semester, I tested positive for COVID and [it] wiped me out. I emailed all of my teachers and within a day, every one of them responded with empathy and get-well wishes. Through extensions and exemptions, I was able to catch up and now I’m back! It’s also cool that the faculty are conscious enough that not everyone has access to the same level of technology.

LK: Has there been anything you've learned or had the opportunity to experience because of the impact of COVID-19? Personal or film-related? DC: I don’t know how much of this is related to COVID-19 but I have been pretty introspective lately. I’ve been slowly coming to terms with the Asian-American experience and how race has affected me. With this topic in mind, I started writing a TV pilot for my class. I guess that is one of the benefits of being an arts major. Be it COVID-19 or racism or any problem, we have the luxury of being forced to process our emotions. 

LK: Finally, what inspires you and how do you work to overcome the weight of the pandemic on your college and creative experience? DC: I take everything one step at a time. And I try to remember that so long as I’m doing my part to keep other people safe, that’s all that really matters. Control what you can, set a good example for others, and let go of the rest. And creatively, so long as I have access to tools I can use to make stuff, I’m satisfied.

*To read this article in it’s original, full-length format or to check out other great Vindicator content, visit thevindi.com/post/film-students-and-safe-sets.

#TheVindi #the vindicator #film and media #Engaged Learning #Cleveland State University #cleveland state

[rebeccajhensley]

Looking forward to spending more time at #jergels again soon! #vindys @thevindys #livemusic #venue #music #musicislife #lifeofanartist #livemusicvenue #drums #drumset #thehustle #thestruggle https://www.instagram.com/p/B7rBFteARGs/?igshid=656mqvdmhxic

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[keepwalkingmusic]

Review: The Vindys - Bugs

Review: Listen to @TheVindys's new single 'Bugs' here

The Youngstown, OH based band includes singer / songwriter/ guitarist, Jackie Popovec, who’s been called a powerhouse with a voice that exudes confidence and sex appeal, her sound reminiscent of Amy Winehouse and Adele. Rounding out the band is John Anthony on guitar / harmony vocals, Ed Davis on drums / harmony vocals, Matt Jackson on bass, and Rick Deak on guitar / harmony vocals. All are…

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[angelaperley]

Incredible vinyl release party tonight!! Super congrats to the @thevindys on their vinyl and music video release, they are 🔥🔥🔥 Such a pleasure to be a part of the celebration along with Ross Fowler and @ericablinn 💫💫

[cindilash]

Wake up, folks, before it’s too late. Community matters. Local news matters. Journalism matters. #JournalismMatters @thevindy #Democracy https://www.instagram.com/p/B11jBjahE7P/?igshid=hzh4kks91d1t

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[leftofstr8]

So after being back home a couple days, I find that our local newspaper is closing down. The #vindy @thevindy has been a 150 year staple here in the Mahoning Valley..... What’s a podcaster to do? Hmmm..... Stay tuned.... #youngstown #newspaper #manwithaplan #pondering (at Poland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzoM3IWhNoK/?igshid=1dlmkkf05t1fb

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[rf3photography]

Was flipping through the paper and thought that house looked familiar. Congrats on making the cover @1realtor_maria! I guess I’ll have to pay more attention on Sundays in case anymore of my photos are featured. #vindicator #mahoningvalley #howardhanna #realestatephotography #dronephotography #canfieldohio @polandhowardhanna @thevindy — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Ss0kMh

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[alanswann]

@thevindys in Sandusky. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cii_62SpKf_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cgoddardmd]

@jackiepopovec Of @thevindys Made My Crushing Disappointment From @megmyers Canceling Her @wonderbusfest Columbus Ohio Appearance Due To Illness A Lot Less Painful For Me! Thank You Jackie For Your Awesome Wonderbus Show 8/28/22! #jackiepopovectotallyrocks #thevindystotallyrock 💃🏼🕺🏻🥁🎹🎸🎤🤘❤️ (at WonderBus) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch8QH_ku25h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[gritgrubgrind]

@thevindys Monday! #rocknroll #music #garagerock #podbean #mixcloud #americana #podcast #indierock #soul #rootsrock #itunes #stitcher #guitar #listen #mondaymotivation #newshow #mondaymusic www.gritgrubgrind.com

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[steveeverett]

See you guys in Youngstown, OH on August 25th for #JDESongfest featuring @sisterhazelband @thevindys @labrabrosmusic @jdeicher and MEEEEE! (at The Soap Gallery)

#jdesongfest

[rebeccajhensley]

Newest addition to my #guitar stickers, so excited! @thevindys were absolutely magnificent!! If I wasnt workin, woulda taken sum pics!! Cant wait to buy their #vinyl.. #rentcomesfirst lol #starvingartist #musicislife (at Butler, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/rebeccajhensley/p/BvTt_2pnRiI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mt848sacrowe

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