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Students from across the state have the opportunity to take classes from some of the top instructors in the nation in each of the various disciplines offered during the 2 week institute.
From ballet to modern dance, photography and art, creative writing, chorus and orchestra and acting and film, these students literally spend their entire day in the various classes and are then able to perform on various nights during their time there.
Last week we had the opportunity to eat lunch with and visit with the students studying film production at the institute. 16 different students are in the class with each one performing different duties for the class and for their upcoming film which will be shown at the Saturday, June 29th performance.
With most disciplines offered at the institute, the students either study those disciplines either in school or, as the case with the dancers, through instruction off the school campus.
None of the film students had film class offered in their schools, so they must perfect their skills pretty much on their own.
Needless to say, they are very popular at family functions such as weddings or reunions as they are pretty much expected to offer their expertise in documenting these events. In addition to that they are very much on their own when it come to purchasing their personal equipment which comprises cameras and video editing equipment.
But, when they come to OSAI the equipment is there for them, donated by various companies, and as soon as they hit the ground the first day they are fully aware that they must write, film and edit a video production in less than two weeks.
A student can’t just decide one day to attend OSAI as there is a very difficult process they must go through, and then hope to be among the few chosen to attend.
Some must submit a short video to the judges while those who prefer writing over filming must present a full film script to be judged.
Once at OSAI they have two girls working on a script, while the others seek just the right location for filming. While one student is filming another one has to hold a microphone to pick up the voices of the actors. Once all of this is done it is on to the editing room to put everything together and see if they need to do anything over again.
Ironically most of the film students are not very big fans of Hollywood, preferring to go the independent route for feature films or to do documentaries. And they are just as passionate about film as the other students are about their particular discipline.
After lunch we were able to tour the trailer which has been set up at OSAI for these students and each one is very informed of the tools they need to complete the film which will be shown this Saturday.
Film and video instructors for the two weeks are Blayne Weaver of Los Angeles, California, Alan Novey and Beau Leland, both of Oklahoma City.
Students in the film and video class are Jacob Campbell, Graham Carroll, Shelby Chapman, Jackson Fall, Ian Finneran, Jeremy Hanion, Preston Hawkins, Crystal Kayiza, Sarah Keglovits, Alexander Knight, Brooklynn Mantle, Parke Metzer, Dane Schoelen, Iancu Tomlinson, Amanda Rainey and Kristella Martin.
Oklahoma is very fortunate to have the financial backing needed to encourage the students each year. Each student is provided free tuition to OSAI once they have passed the difficult application process.
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