Tech is well-known for its engineering and computer science programs, but few realize the talent pool that extends here outside of STEM. Buzz Studios is a filmmaking club meant to foster the skills of writing, producing and directing. Last Friday, Sept. 1, the club hosted its Film Showcase to spotlight five student projects from the 2022-2023 academic year. Held in the John Lewis Student Center’s Atlantic Theater, Buzz Studios’ screening invited students to celebrate the members’ short films and learn about the club’s commitment to fostering creativity.
The entire showcase lasted an hour and 15 minutes and highlighted four student projects. The first film titled “Geiger” is directed, written and produced by Mario Lopez, third-year BME. “The story begins when Martin is dumbfounded to see that the periodic table in his freshman chemistry class seems to be changing from day to day. Unable to get answers from those around him, his quest for the truth leads to horrifying results,” Lopez said online.
Merging science fiction with mystery, this thriller explores the hazardous consequences of a periodic table anomaly set in the well-known labs of the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons. As soon as the opening scene appeared, the awkward introductions and fumbling of lab equipment were immediately reminiscent of the general chemistry courses from freshman year and the class crush who sat next to you. While the build-up incites confusion to the audience, the revelation of the periodic table anomaly sparks a quick escalation to keep viewers on their toes.
The second, “Buzzing Bad,” and third, “Nave Mold,” short films are projects from the mind of Ryan Li, second-year CM. “Buzzing Bad,” a parody of the popular crime show “Breaking Bad,” follows a “chemistry student who has lost his grade-based scholarship at a certain bee-themed university and resorts to making Adderall to pay for his tuition.” This comedic spin on the serious drama…
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