SEU TV revamps, hopes to include new creative content

The St. Edward’s University TV Station has entered into the second phase of its revamp, which will focus on displaying creative content from students. They invite students with an interest in screenwriting, playwriting, directing or any technical aspects of broadcasting to contribute their talents to the station.

SEU TV aims to showcase students’ creative talents as well as provide a medium for them to get their work out there.

“We’re looking to display student talent and be a catalyst for creativity,” said senior Brandon Weber III, co-executive director of SEU TV, said.

This is the third attempt to revamp SEU TV, according to co-executive director senior Kyle Nigro. However, this phase focuses on harnessing the strengths of St. Edward’s.

“This is a young liberal arts college renowned throughout the country for its theater program,” Nigro said. “We want to reach out to the theater program and film classes, get them to feel free to submit their work in class as well as individual work. There are college students out there making YouTube channels as we speak. This would provide them with the additional medium of broadcast.”

Sophomore Zach Busby, creative director of SEU TV, would like to extend the invitation to St. Edward’s students for an open casting call.

“We want people to submit creative content,” Busby said. “Some examples of content we’ve worked on are ‘The Hill,’ a three-camera show in the style of ‘The Office,’ mock newscasts, and dramas. Everyone is welcome to pitch ideas and submit content. We can provide equipment.”

This focus on student body participation is what Nigro believes will lead to the station’s success. 

“We’re trying to film full-fledged productions,” Nigro said. “We’ve abandoned the idea of doing the same thing, sticking to routine… We want to build a demand for new content.”

Once the station is up and running with shows and productions, Nigro plans to open an SEU TV website to provide further channels for students to submit creative content. This will also allow off-campus students to access the channel. Until then, the members of SEU TV encourage any students who want to showcase creative works to get involved with SEU TV.

“I’d like to get the word out to the entire campus that there is a TV station, and that anyone can get involved in any way, shape, or form,” Nigro said. “We want to help people with a dream or an idea.”

 SEU TV is available on-campus on Channel 10.

If you would like to get involved with an SEU TV production, there is a casting call on Thursday, Oct. 4. Students wishing to submit creative content can e-mail [email protected].