{"id":3521,"date":"2019-04-30T13:48:21","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T17:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/commons.trincoll.edu\/fromthenest\/?p=3521"},"modified":"2020-01-29T15:06:42","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T20:06:42","slug":"cinematic-moments-trin-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commons.trincoll.edu\/fromthenest\/2019\/04\/30\/cinematic-moments-trin-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Cinematic Moments @ Trin & Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Kyra Lyons ’20 always seemed to have a passion for capturing the moment. Her involvement on campus at Cinestudio<\/a> and with Trinity Film Festival<\/a> only corroborate this. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This past fall, I was lucky enough to witness her capturing her own cinematic moments and basking in Italian cinema, red Beret and all. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I recently reached out to Kyra to discuss the upcoming annual Trinity Film Festival on May 4 at 5 p.m. (EST).<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What movie(s) have you seen the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hmm, that\u2019s tough. The most? I would always watch movies like Funny Face, Spirit, and Back to the Future with my siblings in the backseat on a family road trip\u2014definitely Lyons family classics.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What new movies are you most excited to watch?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is also a tough question. I love going in blind, just waiting to see what\u2019s out and then choosing randomly… But, I’m looking forward to Booksmart with Beanie Feldstein, that looks right up my alley.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What’s the best part about working at Cinestudio and being involved in Trinity Film Festival?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s amazing to say I play a part in preserving and celebrating the art of cinema. Whether it\u2019s by volunteering at Cinestudio or putting together Trinity Film Festival programming, it\u2019s amazing to meet individuals who are just as passionate about creating & celebrating film as you are.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Why are you passionate about film?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"While absorbing a film, we are transported into another life and must work to empathize and understand the world created by the film. There is a unique appeal to film as an artistic medium, as the visuals allow us to see through another\u2019s eyes. After a truly moving film, I often find myself looking at my surroundings with fresh eyes, as if the filmmaker has climbed into my brain to use my eyes as their camera. I evaluate my relationships in different ways; I interact with the world in more meaningful ways. I think Trinity\u2019s film studies<\/a><\/strong> head, Prakash Younger, sums it up best when he says:<\/p>\n

“By taking advantage of the access films provide to the experience of other times, places, cultures, and sensibilities we enhance our ability to connect with the world we live in today; unlikely as it may seem, a French film from the 1930s or a Bollywood film from the 1970s may turn out to be the ‘message in a bottle’ we have been waiting for, the magic lens that brings certain facts and possibilities of the present into sharp focus.\u201d<\/p>\n

I am passionate about film because it has proven to be a truly world-changing medium, enhancing viewers\u2019 day-to-day sensibilities and encouraging empathy in the most subtle and touching ways.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is Cinestudio?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Cinestudio<\/a><\/strong> is a classic movie palace located in the heart of Trinity College\u2019s campus. It\u2019s a not-for-profit independent film theater with a magnificent single-screen venue, 485 seats, and a much-loved balcony. Built in 1935, Cinestudio stands to this day as one of the most highly regarded art house cinemas in the country. From documentaries to live ballets to Oscar-nominated films, Cinestudio\u2019s stunning variety of showings has something for everyone (and the theater just debuted a gorgeous new sign!).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For those who don\u2019t know, tell us more about Trinity Film Festival?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Founded in 2012, Trinity Film Festival (TFF) is a national platform for undergraduate filmmakers. TFF aims to provide a celebratory evening of cinematic dialogue that enables student filmmakers to premiere their short films on the big screen, engage other student filmmakers, meet industry professionals, and win cash prizes. It is an annual event hosted at Cinestudio, this year’s event will be held on May 4 at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Guests dress to impress for the red carpet, enjoy celebrated undergraduate short films, and attend an Oscars-style awards ceremony following the screening. In past years, I have served as an Event Coordinator and Submissions Coordinator on the TFF student team, and I now serve as the Senior Content Director. It is always extremely fulfilling to help provide undergraduate filmmakers with a glamorous evening celebrating the art of cinema.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Have you shot any films yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"I have been very fortunate to learn all about the art of filmmaking and cinema during my time at Trinity as a film major. Through my studies, I have written and directed two of my own short films as well as aided on several of my classmates\u2019 films. Using what I\u2019ve learned at Trin, I have been able to produce films on my own time, from writing & directing a film in my hometown of Waukegan, IL to producing\/shooting\/editing a documentary of cinema activists while studying abroad<\/a><\/strong> in Rome, Italy<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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