We are proud to make public the H&A College Video, produced by our own Spartan Film Studios. Professor/director Babak Sarrafan teamed up with Hollywood contacts to provide guidance for the students, giving them an opportunity to learn from industry professionals and participate in a high-end production. Previous projects have included MTV-bound music videos, commercials, “Green Ninja” shorts, and feature films shot each summer.
The outstanding production value of the film might lead one to believe that its creation was a walk in the park. But with only four days to enact the vision, scheduling was a struggle. Sarrafan explained: “Organizing all the programs and locations we had to film was very challenging. We had four days planned and had to work the puzzle for times, availability, and daylight.”
But the final product was well worth it. “We had a very positive face-to-face response the day of the premiere, and various kind e-mails from others after watching it online,” said Sarrafan. “I’m very pleased that David Kahn [TRFT Department Chair] and Dean Lisa Vollendorf gave us this project and trusted our artistic approach and experience to deliver a quality product.” Indeed, Dean Vollendorf is proud of what the students have accomplished with the expert guidance of professors in the College. This is just one of hundreds of H&A projects that help prepare students for careers in the visual and performing arts!
Film Credits:
Writer, Director, and Editor: Babak Sarrafan
Producers: Nick Martinez, Barnaby Dallas, and William (Fred) Guess
Director of Photography: Jim Orr
Key Grip/Gaffer: Chris Burns
Colorist: Rob Sciarratta
Composer: Steven Erickson
