Join the Leadership Team
What are our club goals?
To Educate students interested in filmmaking and in the entertainment industry.
To Build valuable skills and professional networks
To Share in a love for Film, TV, and Entertainment
“Film Club has allowed students the freedom and flexibility to explore their interests in a safe and warm environment. We’re all learning and we’re allowing each other the space to fail and learn from our mistakes ”
— Betsie Garcia
Past Film Club President
2021-2022
How will we do this?
Member Meetings
These will provide the biggest opportunities for connections amongst students and learning.
Guest Speakers
Having industry professionals will raise the credibility of the Film Club and help maintain member interest.
Social Media
We will be pushing for film club members to join and follow us on our different social platforms.
Fun Programs
Hosting movie nights, game nights, and trivia nights will help build opportunities for students to connect.
Skillshare Games
During meetings, we will try to set aside time to complete individual/group activities.
Club Projects
The opportunity to work on club projects raises the standard of creativity & thought in the club.
What do I need to do?
Fill out an Leadership Application
Each semester, we ask Student Leaders to fill out an application to confirm their interest in the club as well as update our datebase of leaders. You must be an CURRENTLY-ACTIVE SMC Student enrolled in a minimum of (5) units for the Fall / Spring semesters. You must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA as well have no academic or criminal probation against you. You get what you put into the club.
Complete the FERPA Quiz
Student leaders have a special responsibility to act and behave in a manner befitting a student leader. This carries a sense of responsibility and as film club leaders, we may have to deal with student information which may or may not be confidential. We must understand Santa Monica College’s policies regarding this and complete this quiz and pass with an 80% +
Learn about FERPA (Family and Educational Rights Privacy Act):
Click to Access FERPA Quiz: Link Here
Submit FERPA Quiz Results [PDF only] Here:
*Make sure you label as FERPA Quiz - First Name - Last Name
Learn how to find answers to questions
We may not know everything however for most questions, there is already a precedent (previous) answer. Santa Monica College has official policies and guidelines regarding a majority of student activities and ideas. You don’t need to know it all however the links below will provide you with starting points on what “officially” Santa Monica College says.
Associated Students (AS) Website: Link Here
Official Documents from AS: Link Here
Inter-Collegiate Council (ICC) Website: Link Here
*Please note that ICC forms are different than AS Forms. Please make the distinction whenever possible
Note: All club registration forms must be submitted as soon as possible in the Fall semester to allow the club to be officially installed and receive 100% of funding ($600) during the semester. In Spring, the club only needs to be renewed.
How to fill out PDFs electronically: Tutorial Here
Make sure all information is labeled and in the same place
The biggest issue with clubs in college is folks leave and take their knowledge with them. If you have any documents, questions, ideas, or concepts, please please please make sure to save them in the club google drive folders. Anything you’re working on the club, any questions, please make sure it is saved in a place where others further down the line or the next leaders can access.
