02/01/2025
2024 was an exciting and transformative year for Park Productions, and we’re taking a moment to reflect on everything we’ve accomplished!
One of the biggest milestones this year was welcoming our new Director, Devan Accardo. As Director of Park Productions, Devan has played a key role in mentoring students in their creative and professional growth. Under her leadership, we successfully reorganized into three specialized units: The Professional Production Unit, The Studio, and The Drone Squad. We also restructured our leadership and expanded opportunities for students to get involved, whether through leadership roles, production staff positions, or in our member base.
Throughout the year, the Professional Production Unit stayed busy with exciting projects, including a video with IC President, La Jerne Terry Cornish, a production for Cornell Botanic Gardens, the completion of our short horror film "The Graveyard Shift", and a shoot in the heart of Manhattan.
At The Studio, we’ve been hard at work relocating from our downtown space to a brand-new studio at the South Hill Business Campus, making it more accessible for IC students. We can’t wait to share more details when it officially opens soon!
Meanwhile, the Drone Squad has been soaring to new heights, expanding its membership, taking on exciting new projects, and setting ambitious goals for 2025.
Beyond production, we’ve also restructured our staff roles to support our rapid growth, introducing new executive positions to foster student leadership and development.
Our recruitment night in September attracted over 60 new members, many of whom participated in workshops led by our leadership staff throughout the semester to help members refine their skills and prepare them for jobs with our Pro Unit. Their enthusiasm and talent have been incredible, and we’re excited to see them grow within Park Productions!
Heading into 2025, we are beyond excited for new projects, new team members, new studio space, new gear, new events, and new opportunities to engage and create.
Let's Get Rolling