Broadcast and Film Club Home Page

We’re a student organization dedicated to creating professional Radio, Television, and Cinema productions in a fun atmosphere consistent with and in support of the mission of Madonna University. Our goal is to enhance the skills and portfolios of our members by encouraging them to contribute their individual talents to the club’s various productions and activities. In addition, we promote an atmosphere of camaraderie and networking between our students, alumni, and professionals in the industry. It’s recommended that all BCA (Broadcast and Cinema Arts) majors become active members, but any interested Madonna student is welcome to join.

PAH (Project Accessible Hollywood) Motown Film Festival

High School PAH Festival

NATAS (National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences) Seminars

Radio Broadcasts

Community Service Events

January 12, 2012
Hey check out this article in the Livonia Observer about the 2011 Capstone class, written by our very own Kary Feick! It's been getting a lot of buzz and bringing attention to Madonna's BCA program!

Click here to check it out.

Also don't forget, our first Broadcast and Film Club meeting of the semester is next Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Meet in the TV studio at 7 pm, after TV class.

November 9, 2011
Hey guys, I know it's been a while since I've updated the site (school's been crazy for me lately). But enough excuses, make sure you come to tonight's club meeting at 7 pm, after TV class. Don't forget, it's Crazy Hat Night! Whoever has the craziest hat wins a prize! Also, see our Student Life Representative Ashley Benton for "We Can Win" raffle tickets. Remember, the majority of the money made from these tickets goes directly to the club!

September 29, 2011
Last night at the club meeting, we elected our new Member at Large. We proudly welcome Kevin Connor to the BFC board! Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 12th at 7 pm (right after TV class). Remember, if you haven't paid your $10 membership fee, see our Secretary Angela Keller.

September 8, 2011
Sorry for the lack of updates, it's been a busy time! Well school's back, and so are Broadcast and Film Club meetings! The first meeting of the semester is Wednesday, September 14, 2011. We encourage all newcomers to come to meetings! It's a great way to meet people in the department (plus, you get a T-shirt and free food!) Dues for the year are only $10, so whether you're a returning member or a newcomer we hope to see you next Wednesday!

July 17, 2011
Madonna's 5th PAH-Fest Motown 2011 came to a close tonight, and what a week it was! We got to watch some videos from Madonna alumi and students alike on Tuesday (after an amazing barbecue!) We had some awesome kids from Vanguard CDC participate in our contests (and they even won a few!) There were three panels with experts from the film industry, giving out invaluable information. Biker Cat even made his first appearance in Motown! It was a great week, for veterans and newcomers alike! If you missed the closing ceremonies, check them out on USTREAM!

July 16, 2011
PAH-Fest Motown 2011 is nearing an end. This has kept all of us busy, but thankfully we had "The Gray Zone" to vlog the events throughout the week! The closing ceremonies, as always, will be held in Kresge Hall at 7 pm. Come join us to watch the winning films, where recent Madonna graduate Sara Simnitch (now a member of the Channel 9 & 10 News team) will be our MC! If you would like to watch the films in advance, click here!

NATAS Student Emmy award for the Former President of the Broadcast Club, Christy Derry, for her video “The Dexter Cider Mill” winning “Best Student Production – Program category.”

Three Broadcast Club member’s short films were selected to screen in the Detroit Winter Blast Film Festival

NATAS Student Emmy award David Brown "Nankin Mills: Best Kept Secret"

Madonna Broadcast Club students were among the first to present their version of the “Never Ending Movie”, a part of the Christopher Coppola Blog site

First place awards at the Hollywood PAH Festival and the Motown PAH Festival

Selected to participate as on-camera talent, directors, assistant coaches, camera operators, and editors for PAH Festivals

NATAS Student Emmy award for the Broadcast Club production of “The Life and Times of Pablo Davis,” a half hour documentary on the activist and artist

Meeting Times

First meeting! Wednesday, September 14, 2011

7 pm (after TV class)

Meet in the Franciscan Center TV Studio

Meetings are every other week, following practice shows (not actual production nights)

When I first went to Madonna, I was very interested in joining the Broadcast Club. I was voted a vice-president right-away. I was very happy and couldn’t wait till next year so I could run for president. I have to admit that since I was an international student, at first I hesitated to do so. Professor Chuck Derry encouraged me to run. So I did; and I won. That’s when my adventures begun.

I was heavily involved with the Emmy Award winner documentary of the life of Pablo Davis that the previous presidents have started and never got to finish. I organized meeting twice a week and helped with production and post production as much as I could. I took it upon myself to finish this project that lasted for years, and I did it. I tried encouraging everyone to work as much as possible, and it would have never been done without everybody’s help. That was definetly the highlight of my presidency. After the project was done, there was the screening of Pablo Davis documentary, and it turned out to be a very successful night.

I also organized a NATAS meeting, a day that ended up being simply amazing. We learned a lot, had fun and got to meet some important faces that later helped me get my internship at Channel 7 Action News. Being president of MU Broadcast Club was a tough but very fulfilling position. I learned a lot and got involved in so many events and productions that otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to. Although it was time consuming, it definetly paid off. My resume got more and more impressive each time that I got involved with any event. I believe I owe my current job to Broadcast Club; because the owner was really impressed with all the curricular activities that I had done while at Madonna.

If you are a member of Broadcast Club, don’t ever stop being part of it, even if it seems like it’s getting overwhelming at times. You will create some of your best memories of your school year.

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