I’m excited to announce a collaboration with fashion designer Isy B and the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. Over summer break the myself and CIFEC student Katty Christian have been busy filming and producing the video for the Isy B collection. You can see the video on exhibition at the National Gallery Art of Fashion Exhibition from the 25th August to 28th November 2018. You can see the video here.
It was great to see the work of the BTEC Art & Design students on display at CayFilm tonight! These are the 3 winning ‘Canvas” poster designs created by the students. These students were among the four who received Distinction* for their BTEC qualification! This year over 85% of students on the course gained the higher grades of Merit or Distinction. We had over 70% of students at an overall Distinction grade which included 55% of students being awarded a Distinction*!
Thanks so much to Pascal of PCreative for working with the students during our Artist in Residence programme and for inspiring us all by creating such an awesome film! The trailer can be seen here and you can see the entire film on the festival circuit. Good luck Pascal can’t wait to see the next film!
You can also see the posters featured in the Cayman Compass video and photographs that accompany their news coverage.
In February 2018 we were asked to produce a short film for the TAYA Lounge / Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. This collaboration is a direct result of the professional productions and dedication we have shown to our previous clients. The social media edit is now live and look out for the the 30 second edit at Camana Bay Cinema this summer!
Filming for the Isy B online catalogue
In 2018 we were asked to shoot and edit her online explainer videos for her summer dresses. This was another exciting opportunity for media students to work with industry professionals and learn even more about the creative industries.
We have also worked with Isy B to produce the photographs for her online catalogue.
Official Event Videographers at Chalkfest 2018
Official Event Videographers at Red Sky at Night 2018
BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Production students were invited to film as event videographers for Red Sky At Night 2018. Here at CIFEC our media department produces films under the name Kaymanite Production. Katty Christian, Michael Pearson and Andrea William worked under the supervision of their Media Teacher Mrs Musser to capture the essence of the event. Katty says, “I got to use my newly upgraded media skills to work for a client and show them what we are capable of doing. With creativity and alongside a great team we experienced and captured a spectacular event”. They filmed throughout the afternoon and into the night to collect several hours of footage. Michael Pearson says, “I’ve developed my communication skills and become more confident with filming”.
We were excited to work with Malcolm Ellis & Michelle Morgan producers of the short film, Sacrifice. Students created posters to promote their movie just in time for CayFilm 2017.
Art & Media students had been working hard on various projects throughout the year. Just as the term was about to come to a close we were offered free passes for CayFilm! This was a fantastic way to reward students for their hard work and dedication to the course. An amazing time was had by all!
Thank you CayFilm and The Security Centre.
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Students on the BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Production have recently completed a live project with the Cayman Islands Humane Society. They were chosen to produce a short film that highlights the great work of the Humane Society to be shown at the Furball Gala.
They spent a month filming on location and working closely with the Humane Society’s staff and animals. Jonassi McLean is the Sound Designer for the production. He says, “this has been a great experience, I’ve had the chance to work on my sound editing and writing skills. I’ve also learnt how important it is to be able to communicate with others on the team”. Director of Photography Jacinda Simms found the experience rewarding, “it was really good working with animals even if sometimes they don’t follow directions! I got to learn about operating different cameras and filming techniques. I also liked being on location with my team and learning new things from my teacher”. Mrs Musser is the course leader for the CIFEC Creative Media courses. “This has been a fantastic opportunity for the students and they now understand the pressure when working to a clients deadline!” We also had the opportunity to promote the Humane Society and the film on Cayman 27 news.
The Humane Society have been very impressed with the professionalism of the students and also invited some students to assist with photography at the Furball Gala. Gabriel Morla is the Director for the film, he says, “it’s been great because I’ve been working for a real client. I can’t wait to see the film on the big screen at the Furball Gala and learn from a professional photographer.”
The film premiered to over 300 people at the fundraising event the, Furball Gala dinner on the 8th April 2017.
In September 2016 we worked on a short film for local designer Isy B. This award winning short film premiered on the runway at Phoenix Fashion and was shown to a crowd of over 1000 people.
It was also later shown at the Poinciana film festival and on Cayman Life TV. You can watch the award winning film here, and read about the project in the Education Pulse Vol. 5.
Level 3 Creative Media Production students fight for conservation.
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