About Us
The Film Production Coalition (FPC) is an organization dedicated to collaboratively making short films every quarter in small production groups, in a variety of genres. We don’t require any experience and are committed to teaching members all aspects of film production from start to finish.
We also host a quarterly festival that is used to exhibit the work of FPC in addition to content produced by other Student Media organizations and independent filmmakers.
Email us at fpc.ucsc@gmail.com for information or check out or social media below!
Our Work
Our Team
Maile Lipton
Position: Co-Executive Producer
Pronouns: She/Her
Film and Digital Media/Theater
Sebastian Cipriano
Position: Webmaster
Pronouns: He/Him
Film and Digital Media Major
My favorite part of filmmaking is collaborating with like-minded people and making a film that highlights our experiences, which we learn from. Then at the end of the day, this film becomes a mash-up of everyone's ideas, which I love with filmmaking.
Jay Shepherd
Position: Co-Outreach Coordinator
Pronouns: They/Them
Film and Digital Media Major
Ryan Klaner-Glennon
Position: Co-Executive Producer
Pronouns: He/Him
Film & Digital Media
My favorite part of filmmaking is showing the final product to everyone involved. Seeing everyone react to all their hard work paying off is a great feeling.
Chris Kercheval
Position: Co-Outreach Coordinator
Pronouns: He/Him
Film and Digital Media
My favorite part about filming is coming up with creative solutions to problems and making people have fun.
Hooryar Rezaee
Position: Co-Treasurer
Pronouns: He/Him
Film and Digital Media Major
One of my favorite things about FPC is the strong community that is created among the members. Everyone is so welcoming and after joining the organization I was instantly able to form connections.
Berenice Manzano
Position: Secretary
Pronouns: She/Her
Film and Digital Media Major
My favorite part of filmmaking is seeing how everyone brings life to a story! The enthusiasm for a story is so contagious and seeing how hard we all work is so rewarding at the end!
Daniel Ramos
Position: Co-Treasurer
Pronouns: He/Him
Film and Digital Media Major
My favorite part of filmmaking is the community you form. It's always rewarding to have a group of like-minded individuals who have ambition and passion for a story. Once that story finishes, the journey still continues.
Mia Gallagher
Position: Event Coordinator
Pronouns: She/Her
Film and Digital Media/Linguistics Double Major
Events and Information
Black Lives Matter Resources http://linktr.ee/acab
Vimeo https://vimeo.com/studentcabletv
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRm2_m_o0MqjJHMDErjG2w
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/filmproductioncoalition/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FPC.SCTV
Q: How do I get to/Where is the Student Media Press Center?
A: We are located in the center of campus, adjacent to the ARCenter.
Q: Are there any requirements to join FPC?
A: None at all! We welcome filmmakers from all backgrounds and experience levels.
Q: What equipment will I have access to?
A: Equipment is accessible to our members on the basis of certifications. However, you can follow this URL to view our inventory: https://sctv.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Visual-Inventory-Spring-2018.pdf
Q: How do I join a production group?
A: Our sign-up process takes place during the first two weeks of the quarter after which we divide into groups and begin pre-production. You can sign up for and select the group you wish to join in the link found in the “Upcoming Events” tab. We have a variety of genres who approach their productions in different ways, but still produce similar end results!