Mayday is a fun, exhausting endurance test that will give everyone a chance to hang out and get to know each other. This is a 44-hour event with filmmakers working as long as they want from 6pm Friday night through 2pm Sunday afternoon.
Students, alumni and faculty are all welcome! I've already heard from a lot of you that you are interested in participating, which is exciting! But even if you have already told me in person, don’t forget to RSVP at the above link :)
Some Mayday FAQ's:
Q: When is it? A: Mayday is April 26 - April 28
Q: Do I have to stay at school the whole weekend? A: No, you don’t have to stay at school the entire time. You can work from home as well.
Q: If I want to participate in the Kickoff on Friday but can’t make it in person, can I join via zoom? A: You bet! If you RSVP we will send you a zoom link!
Q: What happens if I leave in the middle of the night? A: If you leave CDM after the doors are locked, you won't be able to get back in until the morning.
Q: Can I make anything I want using any program I want? A: Yes! You will have access to rooms 526, 536, 527, 532, 722, 818, 803 and the 4th floor computer lab.
Q: Can I work in a group? A: YES!
Q: What about food? A: See the schedule below for meals that we will provide. You will be responsible for lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
Q: Can I bring my pajamas, sleeping bag and pillow? A: Yes, by all means!
Here's the schedule for this year's Mayday:
Friday, April 26th, Room 924:
6pm - Mayday KICK-OFF! We’ll introduce ourselves, eat some FREE pizza, discuss the project, and choose a THEME.
Saturday, April 27th, CDM Building:
9am - Breakfast, 5th floor
6pm - Dinner, 5th floor
Sunday, April 28, CDM Building:
9am – Breakfast, 5th floor
2pm - Wrap-up! Hand in files. Clean up after yourselves.
In order to participate, you need to RSVP by Wednesday, APRIL 24th.