Arts & Entertainment

Cinema Workshop begins production of “Act Natural”

Owen Miller, Staff Writer

February 12, 2025

Director Brandon Martin (left), and director of photography Riley Granata (right) review a take for Cinema Workshop’s short film “Act Natural” at the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. -Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Rowan’s Cinema Workshop spent several hours filming “Act Natural,” a short film about film and film directing, at the Owl’s Nest Restaurant on Saturday, Feb. 8. The restaurant was cleared out and the lights were dimmed as the club’s students assembled and arranged their filming equipment. “We only have one location that’s off campus, which makes things convenient,” Brandon Martin, the short film’s director said about the filming.

“The audience for this film is going to be anyone who will see it, but when it premieres it’s going to be first and foremost in the interest of Rowan Students,” Martin said.

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*Actor Ameen Ansari rehearses before filming “Act Natural” at the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. – Staff Photographer / Owen Miller*

*The film crew for “Act Natural” prepares for a shot at the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. – Staff Photographer / Owen Miller*

Riley Granata (left), Brandon Martin (center), and camera operator Parker Bennink (right) review footage at the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. – Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

*Actor Sean Marks rehearses before filming for “Act Natural” at the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. – Staff Photographer / Owen Miller*

Actor Sebastian Urquidi poses for the film crew before filming “Act Natural” at the Chamberlain Student Center. Glassboro, NJ. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. – Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

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