Hey y’all!
Lately I’ve been spending a lot of time helping plan one of my favorite events of the year, UnReel Media Production Company’s annual Fly By Film Festival. This year the festival will take place on March 30th from 6–8 PM in the Event Center inside the Student Union, and it has been really exciting to be involved in bringing everything together.

Working Behind the Scenes
As the Director of Operations for UnReel Media, I get to help with a lot of the behind-the-scenes planning that makes the event possible. From coordinating details to making sure everything runs smoothly the night of the festival, there are a lot of moving parts. It can definitely get busy, but seeing everything slowly come together makes it worth it.

Showcasing Student Creativity
One of the best parts of the Fly By Film Festival is getting to showcase all the creative work students have been working on throughout the year. Everyone brings something different to the table, and it’s really exciting to see those projects finally shown on the big screen. It’s a great way to celebrate the creativity and effort that goes into filmmaking.

If you’d like to submit your own film reach out to dbunreel@erau.edu. You will be entered to win single day passes to Sun ‘n Fun. The deadline for entry is March 20th at 11:59 pm.

The Build Up to the Event
As the date gets closer, things start to pick up. There are final details to organize, films to prepare, and lots of excitement building within the club. Planning events like this can definitely be a challenge, but it’s also one of the most rewarding parts of being involved.

Final Thoughts
Being part of the planning process for the Fly By Film Festival has been such a great experience. It’s amazing to see how a group of students can come together to create something that the whole campus can enjoy. I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone there and celebrating all the hard work that’s gone into making the festival happen.
Until next time,
Olivia Strickland ✈️