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SAN BERNARDINO, CA— The 2023 Wolverine Con and San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) International Student Film Festival is a five-day filmmaker premiere, workshop and networking extravaganza that brings together creators from across the globe.
This year’s Wolverine Con integrates music into the programming. Some of the top Inland Empire bands will perform live at the kick-off on February 28 in the SBVC Greek Theater at 7 p.m. The first 100 guests will get free tacos from the SBVC Culinary Department Food Truck.
“We’re excited to bring a music element into this year’s Wolverine Con because music is so important to film. What better way to do that than celebrating with local bands?” said SBVC Film, Television and Media (FTVM) student Briana Navarro. “Music truly allows the audience to feel every aspect of film – the performance, the quality and the score are elements that help tell a story.”
February 28: Professional film industry panelists in the Library Viewing Room from 1-6 p.m.
March 1: Expo and Zine Fest from 10 a.m. to noon outside the SBVC Art Gallery.
March 2: Opening Night Red Carpet and Film Premiere on March 2 from 5-9 p.m. at the SBVC Art Complex.
March 3-4: The International Student Film Festival in the SBVC Auditorium from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
March 3: Awards Dinner from 7-9 p.m.
This event allows dozens of Inland Empire students to gain the confidence to keep working on their craft and elevate their filmmaking skills, said SBVC FTVM student Zach Gutierrez.
“Last year at Wolverine Con, I won the Grand Jury Award, which encouraged me to keep working on my craft. I really appreciate the support that SBVC’s Film, TV and Media Department gives to young filmmakers like me,” Gutierrez said. “Since then, I have been making short films and building a portfolio.”
At last year’s Wolverine Con Gutierrez took home a Canon Rebel T8i, giving him the tools he needed to start a freelance videography company and earn money from his passion.
“This camera has helped me out on a ton of shoots. I mainly record concerts and will usually rig it on stage to record the drummer playing. It shoots in 4K, and the color science is close to the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, so it makes a great pair,” concluded Gutierrez.
The 2023 Wolverine Con and SBVC International Student Film Festival is open to the public.
Purchase tickets here: filmfreeway.com/SBVC_FilmFest.
