CPCF Student Society

ABOUT US

Through various initiatives and events, the Communication, Popular Culture and Film Student Society (CPCFSS) strives to connect undergraduate CPCF students of all years and majors to one another, Brock University and the Niagara community. We hope to provide opportunities for students to give back to the community as well as network with one another while gaining skills necessary for employment.

UPCOMING EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

EVENTS

The CPCFSS proudly hosts annual events including the End of Semester party, the 24 Hour Film Festival, a Grad Speaker Series as well as various socials, fundraisers and workshops. Each of the events are academic, social and/or volunteer-based.

Academic
The goal of CPCFSS’s academically-oriented events is to provide Communication, Popular Culture and Film students with skills crucial to professional development and future employment.

Social
CPCFSS hosts frequent social events with the goal of uniting Communication, Popular Culture and Film students as well as furthering a community atmosphere at Brock University.

Volunteer
Finally, CPCFSS hosts various volunteer-based events which strive to connect Communication, Popular Culture and Film students with the Niagara community. These events also allow students to gain hands-on experience in their chosen field of study.

PAST EVENTS 2021

This year’s annual 24-Hour Film Festival looks a little different… including the “24-Hour” part.

On the morning of Friday, February 26th, we’re kicking off the 2021 72-Hour Film Festival. Students may register in teams of up to four people, or work individually, to create and submit a short film by the morning of Monday, March 1st. This means you will have an entire weekend to write, shoot, edit and submit your film! Films should be around 2-8 minutes long, and will have to adhere to a specific theme revealed on that first morning.

We are asking that teams work remotely (unless part of the same household), meaning that you’ll have to get creative with shooting and editing! We understand that this year’s festival will look very different due to the virtual format, but we’ve adjusted our theme to accommodate that, and we are looking forward to just how creative teams can get!

For more information, or to register, e-mail lo17vs@brocku.ca. Please register before the morning of February 26th, when we reveal the theme & other requirements.

A virtual awards ceremony will be held the evening of March 2nd over Microsoft Teams so that the judges may award prizes. There will also be opportunities for the Brock community to be involved by viewing the films and voting for the Audience Choice favourite through our social media: @cpcfss on Instagram and Twitter, and ‘Brock University Communication, Pop Culture, and Film Student Society’ on Facebook.

We look forward to watching your films!

PAST EVENTS 2020

 

Interested in taking part in this year’s 24-hour Film Festival?

  • Get your team together (max. 5 people)
  • Register your team by emailing lo17vs@brocku.ca with a list of your teammates names by March 7 at noon
  • 24 hours to shoot, edit and submit your short film (starting at 8am on March 8 to 8am on March 9)
    • Special effects, edits and themes will be released the day before – stay tuned for details
  • Screening ceremony will take place on March 9 from 7 to 9pm in Academic South. Everyone is welcome to attend!

PAST EVENTS 2019

CALLING ALL CPCF STUDENTS!

A-Z Learning is hosting an APA Referencing Workshop!

On Wednesday, January 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Classroom B (ST 230), join CPCF students and A-Z Learning Services as they review how to document sources and format papers using APA style (American Psychological Association).

Johnny Rocco’s Italian Grill – St. Catharines location
905. 680. 9300

The 24-Hour Film Festival is Back!

GOAL
Create a short film (2-10 minutes) around this year’s theme. The theme will be released on Thursday, March 21 at 8:00 a.m. on all social media platforms in relation to the Film Festival. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Communication, Popular Culture and Film Student Society Facebook page

Contestants will have 24 hours to write, direct, film and render their film.

REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION
One student from each group is expected to register themselves and group members by emailing CPCFSS member, Niti at no15fz@brocku.ca. Please include first and last names of all participants within the group.

Registration deadline for the festival is Wednesday, March 20 at 11:55 p.m. Registration and submission is free.

The final submission date is Friday, March 22 at 8:00 a.m. You will be required to upload your video onto YouTube and email the URL link to no15fz@brocku.ca by the deadline.

SCREENING
The films will be screened on Friday, March 22 from 7-10 p.m. in AS 215.

Students who do not submit a short film are encouraged to attend the screening and enjoy their peers’ hard work.

Attendance is free, however, there will be food for sale at the event including pizza, pop, and candy.

JUDGES
Film professors Anthony Kinik and Liz Clarke as well as film TA Taylor Zajdlik.

Taylor Zajdlik won first place at the 24-Hour Film Festival back in 2014. The theme for the video was a yellow sock and the famous quote “What goes up, must come down.” View the video here

PRIZES
Jury Prize – One-on-one networking opportunity with Fourgrounds Media + $200

Runner Up – 20 BUFS movie passes + $100 

Audience Choice – Cineplex Gift Card + $50

IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, March 20 –  Registration Deadline 

Thursday, March 21 –  Theme Released at 8:00 a.m.  

Friday, March 22 – Film Submission due at 8:00 a.m. 

Friday, March 22 – Film Screening starts at 7:00 p.m. in AS 215

WINNERS

Living With Girls, directed by Gabriella Harper, earned an Honourable Mention

The Audience Choice Award went to Trailed, directed by Jeff Toop & Luke Webster

The Runner-Up Prize was given to Rewind, directed by Matthew Scott & Zach Chabot

And the Jury Prize (top honours) was awarded to You Good?, directed by Aidan Boyle & Dylan Quaint

CPCFSS is back with PUB TRIVIA!

Gather up your best trivia junkies and get into groups of 7! CPCFSS is once again hosting their monthly pub trivia night.

Come to Kaz’s Pub downtown after Thursday’s BUFS filming and experience a trivia competition like no other.

Think you’re smarter than your profs, TAs and peers?

Put it to the test for a chance to win BIG $$$ and prizes! Meet and mingle with your intellectual peers off campus in a chill, relaxing pub setting. Get to know your profs on a first name basis and let your trivia knowledge shine… we know who they’ll call on next time they ask about popular culture in class!

All are welcome so invite your roomie, that guy from seminar who knows EVERYTHING, even your mom. Wait… maybe not your mom!

Entry fee is $50 for a group of 7 or $10 per person. E-transfer ahead to register or pay cash at the door.

Experience $5 Marxist drinks or get a $6 McLuhan special!

RSVP now.

This is a 19+ event.

Crafting for a Cure is “a registered not for profit charity that looks to ensure all children are having a positive experience whenever a hospital visit is necessary.”
Learn more here

Come out and join us in celebrating our wonderful department and a semester of hard work

YOU ALL DESERVE IT!

PARTNERSHIPS

CPCFSS is a faculty approved, independently funded volunteer organization made up of students enrolled in CPCF programs. We work alongside the Department of Communication, Popular Culture and Film’s advising team to recruit volunteers and advertise our events.

Additionally, CPCFSS actively seeks out sponsorship and event partnerships within the community.

We welcome anyone interested in working with us to reach out via brockcpcfss@gmail.com.

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