Summer Film Project
Summer Film Project release streaming on Criterion Channel
The GVSU film is included with other films by Joel Potrykus that are streaming on the channel.
May 5, 2022
'Film bootcamp': Summer Film Project's short film in post-production with an eye toward spring premiere
The project allows students to work with film industry professionals.
Oct 1, 2021
Summer Film Project producing feature film for its milestone year
The crew wrapped up production of a feature-length movie July 31 for the 25th year of the annual project.
Aug 9, 2019
Premiere set for 23rd Summer Film Project "For the Birds"
"For the Birds," the 23rd annual Summer Film Project at Grand Valley, will make its debut on the silver screen during an upcoming screening. The event will take place April 26 at Celebration! Cinema North and IMAX, located at 2121 Celebration Drive NE in Grand Rapids. "For the Birds" was written by James Sturtridge, a senior majoring in film and video production who also served as first assistant director on the crew.
Apr 20, 2018
23rd annual Summer Film, "For the Birds," wraps production
The 23rd annual Summer Film Project wrapped production on July 28 after two weeks of filming at various locations around West Michigan. Since 1994, the Summer Film Project has provided students with the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals while producing a feature length film. This year's crew consisted of more than 25 Grand Valley students, faculty, and professionals along with six professional actors from Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, and West Michigan. This year's screenplay was written by James Sturtrid
Aug 1, 2017
