{"id":47750,"date":"2026-07-15T10:22:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insagrado.sagrado.edu\/?p=47750"},"modified":"2026-07-15T10:23:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:23:02","slug":"where-our-mission-meets-the-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insagrado.sagrado.edu\/en\/where-our-mission-meets-the-movies\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Our Mission Meets the Movies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Students from Sagrado and New York Collaborate Through the CHARISM Alliance on Immersive Summer Film Production Experience<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By University<\/strong> of Mount Saint Vincent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This past June, the University of Mount Saint Vincent eagerly welcomed students from the Ferr\u00e9 Rangel School of Communication for a one-of-a-kind educational experience that brought together institutional collaboration, experiential learning, and the power of storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the\u00a0CHARISM Alliance<\/strong><\/a>\u2014which brings together leading Catholic, Hispanic-Serving, and Minority-Serving institutions located in major metropolitan areas to develop high-impact student experiences, new education pathways, faculty collaboration, joint research, cross-registration opportunities and shared co-curricular initiatives\u201419 students, including 16 from\u00a0Universidad del Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and three from University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV), spent three weeks immersed in an intensive film production program made possible through the Mount\u2019s partnership with\u00a0Great Point Studios<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Designed as the Alliance\u2019s first true collaborative academic program, the initiative gave students the opportunity to live, learn, and create together while gaining hands-on experience inside one of the nation\u2019s premier film production environments\u2014right here in the Mount\u2019s backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe CHARISM Alliance was established this past December with the belief that, together, we can offer opportunities that no single institution could provide on its own,\u201d said\u00a0Mount President Susan R. Burns, PhD<\/a>. \u201cThis program reflects the very best of our Vincentian and Setonian tradition\u2014welcoming others into our community, learning from one another, and preparing students to use their talents in service of the world. Watching students from Puerto Rico and New York collaborate, create, and grow together affirmed the transformative power of education grounded in community\u2014the heart of the CHARISM Alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The program grew out of planning meetings among representatives from the CHARISM\u2019s four member institutions held earlier this year at Sagrado. Those conversations centered on how CHARISM could leverage each institution\u2019s unique strengths to create transformative \u201cstudy away\u201d opportunities, particularly for students who may have had limited opportunities to travel beyond their home communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For UMSV, one such strength was in its emerging Hollywood on Hudson Film Production Program<\/strong><\/a> and partnership with Great Point Studios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than learning filmmaking solely in a classroom, students worked in a professional studio environment at Great Point Studios\u2019 Yonkers location, gaining exposure to industry-standard equipment, production workflows, and working professionals. Throughout the three-week program, students collaborated in production crews to take projects from script to screen, participating in seminar-style instruction, technical workshops, production shoots, editing sessions, and a final film screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working together, the students produced four original short films while developing skills in cinematography, lighting, sound, production design, editing, and visual storytelling. They had to scout locations, find talent, build props, and do everything in between to produce their films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOur partnership with Great Point Studios gives students something truly distinctive,\u201d shared President Burns. \u201cThey are learning not only from experienced faculty, but alongside industry professionals in an active production environment. Experiences like this prepare students to enter the workforce with confidence, practical skills, and a network of professional connections while demonstrating how innovative partnerships can expand what\u2019s possible in higher education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond the classroom, students experienced New York City\u2019s rich cultural landscape, including attending a Broadway production of the hit Buena Vista Social Club<\/strong><\/a> and meeting members of the cast following the performance. The program concluded with a screening of the students\u2019 films and a special visit from community leader and friend of the Mount Luis A. Miranda, Jr.<\/strong>\u2014a Puerto Rican native himself\u2014who spoke with participants about the importance of storytelling, leadership, and opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experience also strengthened relationships among the CHARISM Alliance\u2019s member institutions while demonstrating the possibilities of future collaborations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty and staff across the University played an important role in welcoming the visiting students, helping create an environment that reflects UMSV\u2019s longstanding commitment to both community and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThis program exemplifies what higher education can accomplish when institutions work together in pursuit of a shared mission,\u201d President Burns reiterated. \u201cRooted in our Catholic, Vincentian, and Setonian values, we are called to recognize our common humanity and expand educational opportunities for all. Through partnerships like the CHARISM Alliance, we are preparing students not only for meaningful careers, but also to become compassionate leaders and global citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As the CHARISM Alliance continues to grow, the success of this inaugural collaboration serves as a model for future academic partnerships that connect students across cultures, broaden perspectives, and create innovative pathways for learning beyond the traditional classroom. Stay tuned for more opportunities coming soon!
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