For Film’s Sake, humorously abbreviated as FFS, is a student-led organization that encourages students to pursue their filmmaking passion through the creation of short films.
The club acts as a film production crew, where members have the opportunity to serve as producers, cameramen, actors, editors and any roles in between.
“We make movies from start to finish,” FFS’s Outreach Director Eva Oni-Enakhifo said. “We do all of the writing, producing, directing, editing and distribution ourselves.”
Some of FFS’s completed short films include titles such as “The Parallel,” “21 Coals” and “Operation: SPAM,” all of which are available to view on FFS’s Linktree.
When a short film script is selected based on popular vote, pre-production begins, which takes about three to four weeks, said Oni-Enakhifo.
“All the crew is chosen at the club,” said FFS President Evyn Barron. “Anyone who wants to act, we send scripts for them to read. They are chosen by the director. We get together on a weekend and we film it. After that, we send it to our editors and it takes them about a week or two to create it. In the end, we have our big festival, FOSCARS.”
The club is open to anyone, regardless of their level of filmmaking experience, FFS Vice President Haley Farrell-Kissun said. The club emphasizes that inexperienced members can learn the ropes of filmmaking while in the club.
Even Barron had humble beginnings. Barron joined the club during the Fall 2020 semester.
“I did films in high school,” Barron said. “I knew a little bit but coming to the club showed me that there’s a lot more to film than just shooting videos with your friends with an iPhone.”
The more experienced club members guide the newer members, helping them curate and shape their talents to make a finished film product.
“A lot of our directors there haven’t directed before and that’s totally fine,” Barron said. “We’re there to create their vision. We have experienced people here that can teach you lighting, camera and all that.”
FFS club member Julie Holland, who has been in the club for over a year, reflected on when she first joined. “I’ve always really been interested in film,” Holland said. “I joined thinking that we watch movies and discuss them, not that we make movies.”
Despite the initial misunderstanding, Holland stayed. She said she enjoys the various moving parts involved in filmmaking. Two of the biggest roles she enjoys in the club are acting and being a production assistant.
“I have a passion for everything in the film industry,” Holland said. “I really like acting because I get to put on a character and get to be someone else for a little bit. There’s a lot of creative liberty in interpreting a character and making it your own.”
For Film’s Sake has its general body meetings every other Tuesday. For exact dates, check out its Owl Life page.
“For the people at KSU who probably haven’t heard of FFS, if you’re interested in any aspect of film production, I think you should definitely come to a meeting and give it a try,” Oni-Enakhifo said. “We always need new viewpoints. If you have even the smallest interest, I think you should give it a try. It’s a lot of fun!”
For more information about FFS and upcoming club events, view its Linktreeand social media.
