Lights, Camera, Action!
Senior Saron Bahre sets up a camera for a project in Digital Video Tech IV. (Photo Provided / EagleTalon)
Senior Accepted to Highly Competitive FSU Film Program
Florida State University's film program is gaining recognition as one of the top film schools in the country. The program offers both a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, providing students with the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty members and access state-of-the-art facilities.
Saron Bahre felt this was the perfect fit for her.
“I watched a lot of behind the scenes of whatever film I watched, and I wanted to be the person who had the creative visions for creating the films, hence why I want to be a director,” Bahre said.
Students in the program have access to a 30,000-square-foot soundstage and a 150-seat theater, giving them the opportunity to work on large-scale productions. With its state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and focus on hands-on learning, the program is helping to shape the next generation of filmmakers and industry professionals.
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The program also offers study abroad programs and internships, allowing students to gain real-world experience and expand their skills in a global context. That helps students discover and shape their own style.
Bahre’s portfolio included “Maple Street”, “Followed”, and “When the Sky Falls”. These pieces have suspense, mystery, and horror elements that have a lot to do with the signature style she is creating.
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"I'm still definitely developing my style, but I have always been heavily biased towards suspense and mystery,” Bahre added. “A majority of my portfolio contained pieces that follow that pattern.”
The program's faculty includes experienced filmmakers and industry professionals, as well as scholars in film studies.
“I also know that a good film is dependent on a good story and thankfully FSU’s film program is very, very heavy on collaboration and storytelling,” Bahre said.
Many of the faculty members have won awards and recognition for their work in the field, and they are dedicated to helping students succeed both academically and professionally.
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Due to the selective nature of this program, applicants are required to submit a film resume, a written script drafted from a prompt, and a creative portfolio. Bahre described her personal experience with this exceedingly long process.
“I know I worked very hard and spent endless hours on the things I submitted but it still feels crazy to have been selected amongst such a large pool of people,” Bahre said.
Bahre is now part of the five percent of applicants that are admitted to the FSU College of Motion Pictures. She has committed to continuing her education and chasing her dreams with this program.
“I definitely put a lot of faith into getting into FSU’s Motion Picture Arts program now that I think about it, so I'm glad it all worked out.”
“Disclosure” by Madeline Acosta, Saron Bahre, and Shirval Custis