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Contact: Caitlin Jenney, 303.328.5720, Caitlin.Jenney@ucdenver.edu
Locally Created and Filmed Mini-Series Airs on Rocky Mountain PBS
University of Colorado Denver student actors and local professionals star in Good Grief
DENVER (Jan. 27, 2009) - Good Grief, an original seven-episode television mini-series created by Northern Exposure writer Craig Volk, now assistant professor of Theatre, Film and Video Production at the University of Colorado Denver College of Arts & Media and his UC Denver College of Arts & Media students, began airing on Rocky Mountain PBS CH 6 on Monday, Jan. 26, at 10 p.m. The Denver ‘dramedy’ will air over seven nights.
“The mini-series is a co-production of UC Denver College of Arts and Media (CAM), Rocky Mountain PBS and dc dakota films, created to help target a new younger demographic (18-34 year olds) with a show that could air on multiple platforms - the internet, television and mobile phones,” said Volk.
Good Grief, shot entirely in the Cimarron Café in the Tivoli on the Auraria campus during summer 2008, centers around the struggles of three Hispanic sisters who run a coffee shop on a university campus and their customers from the nearby student body and medical center. The sisters’ brother, who funds the shop, is in Iraq but due back at the end of the week. Each episode takes place during the half hour before closing time on seven consecutive nights leading up to the brother’s impending furlough.
The cast, crew and musicians are local talent drawn from UC Denver’s arts and media students and area professionals - five of the seven leads are from UC Denver CAM. A wide variety of area musicians are showcased, including seven groups featured in music videos that conclude each episode. In all, a dozen musical groups/soloists are featured.
“We are thrilled to be collaborating with such strong musical talent from the Denver scene,” said Volk. “Then, when we needed additional music to score scenes, CAM Records was instrumental in locating groups featured on their releases.”
Grants covered the costs of producing the 173 scenes.
Good Grief runs on Rocky Mountain PBS CH 6 at 10 p.m. from Jan. 26-30, then returns for the final two episodes on Feb. 2 and 3.
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2008-09, the College of Arts & Media (CAM) at the University of Colorado Denver embraces the influence of modern trends on traditional art forms. Located on UC Denver’s downtown campus, CAM is at the heart of Denver’s thriving, dynamic arts community. The college encourages its students to discover new artistic forms, explore creative applications of technology, and prepare themselves for careers in the current and emergent culture industry. CAM is one of 13 schools and colleges at UC Denver. The University offers more than 100 degrees and serves more than 28,000 students in Metro Denver and online. For additional news and information, please visit the UC Denver newsroom.
Each week, Rocky Mountain PBS invites the 1.6 million people we reach to experience the world of award-winning programming; hear diverse viewpoints; take front-row, center seats to world-class drama and performances; and enjoy lifelong learning services for children and adults. Originally part of the Denver Public School system, 53 years later and now a statewide network, Rocky Mountain PBS continues as a multi-channel, digital broadcaster and at home in Denver, Pueblo, Grand Junction, Durango and Steamboat Springs.
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