Election post
As a future SEIM, I intend to bring my passion for film technology and how it relates to storytelling to my position and interactions with members of Film Soc. Choices regarding equipment, from cameras to lenses and digital and analogue mediums, are as important as aesthetic and narrative decisions. After all, cinema is a technical and creative craft, and the materiality of a film impacts the way a story is told and its effect on an audience. Beyond this, I have experience handling equipment from my background in photography and working on productions as a PA/AC over the past two years. My practical knowledge also extends to my film foundation at UAL, where I spent time in the kit room and worked with professional equipment. I am familiar with booking procedures, setup, maintenance, safety protocols, and risk assessments, which have been reinforced for me as a BA Media student. I intend to carry my growing practical knowledge of filmmaking from my degree to my role as a SEIM, emphasising improved organisational techniques, efficiency and accessibility. The latter relates especially to fostering an open and accommodating environment for those with limited filmmaking experience who want to learn more, and mediating collaboration between Film Soc members by aiding projects when necessary from a creative and technical standpoint. I also look forward to expanding my technical skills while managing the studio and partaking in UCL's rich history and culture of filmmaking.