Introduction

Tim Pollard, Co-Executive Producer/Faculty Advisor.

My job is to work with Rich Swingley, Betsy Pike, and Jonathan Huer to bring about the best possible learning experience for students working on this movie. We attempt to replicate a "real world" environment that students, once they graduate, will encounter. This means working long hours, arguing endlessly, and allowing the creative juices to flow to bring the audience a viewing experience they will enjoy.

I'm behind-the-scenes during the summer. Rich and Betsy take the lead working with the students. I'm there as support. I help working on the script, coming up with ideas, and taking care of "things" that crop up. My real job kicks in the fall semester. This is where my production class will handle the post-production work on the movie, along with Rich Swingley's audio class. An added dimension this year is that Stan Sollars, another audio instructor in the Department of Telecommunications, will bring his class into the mix to record the music.

All-in-all, nearly 160 students will work on this project with 4 faculty and 1 professional staff person supervising the entire operation. It is a true team effort and the results should be impressive--a movie, DVD, CD, special features, and an experience second-to-none.

I hope that you will enjoy "Free Wall."