Cin/Optic

Major: Communication & Culture Studies

Contact Info: tmsotiri@mtu.edu

Why am I interested in Film and Cin-Optic: I am interested in the experience with independent film-making that Cin/Optics specializes in producing–an experience that not only gives me but even demands from me expression in a creative outlet.  While still based on working with clients the interest in maintaining creative expression in the work guarantees a high level of quality from each project.  Working in the Cin/Optic enterprise will guarantee opportunities to work with interesting people, subjects, and narratives that I (and other team members) will have a chance to translate and express in a visual medium accessible to my clients, teachers, peers and others for the rest of my career.  

Skills: Communication and Client Relations so far but I look forward to gaining editing and production experience as well.

What I would like to learn with Cin-Optic: I would like to learn the process of film-making whether creative or documentary in a setting that requires a practical and functional approach to real-world film projects. Becoming involved with this enterprise gives me a chance to be involved at any level of my choice in real film projects. It is also the best opportunity to gain experience with all aspects of a film from creative to production. An enterprise like Cin/Optics that relies primarily on client-based projects but still places such a high value on creativity and individualized expression is truly a unique place to become familiar with any kind of film technology.

Favorite Movie/style of movie: I like films that are set in interesting locations or introduce new ways to look at our own world that make it seem like a new place.

Favorite Crew (director, editor, sound editor): I really liked the story line presented in Run Lola Run which I just found out was written by Tom Tykwer

Favorite Actor/Actress: Franka Potente or Audrey Tautou 

Tidbits:
I grew up in Houghton and love the area whether its the fun beginning of summer, gorgeous end of fall, or the cold middle of winter!