If you’re a student at Gettysburg College and you’re interested in acting or filmmaking, then actor and director Bo Brinkman has something for you.
Brinkman is the writer and director of the upcoming film “A Gettysburg Christmas.” He’s a former star in Civil War-based films “Gettysburg” and “Gods and Generals.”
Brinkman is currently teaching Gettysburg students about the many facets of video production. He’s a big fan of storytelling and he believes that a strong foundation in filmmaking is key to success.
“Most high school students can operate an editing platform on their laptops these days, but learning to edit a story, enhancing an actor’s performance, finding the pace, selecting music that creates mood, and finding a solid narrative that gives thrust to the story is a whole different ball game,” Brinkman said. “In the end, it’s all about learning to tell a story cinematically.”
Brinkman’s class has already filmed a short film and they’ll be working on other locations around campus for future shoots.
He says that the hands-on experience of filmmaking has allowed the students to develop skills like leadership, creativity, communication, and adaptability.
“I’ve been able to be a part of the process of putting together a short film from every aspect,” said music and cinema and media studies double major Kacy Hartmann ’27. “Video production has been a very educational and enjoyable experience, and I know that it has taught me so much about the film industry that I will use in my future.”
source: gettysburg.edu/news