MacGuffin Film Club
About the Club
The MacGuffin Film Club is a vibrant and inclusive community created for individuals who share a passion for cinema. The club provides a platform for members to explore, appreciate, and critically engage with films from diverse genres, cultures, and cinematic traditions. Through regular film screenings, post-screening discussions, workshops, and collaborative initiatives, the club nurtures creativity and encourages thoughtful dialogue. Whether one is a dedicated cinephile, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about cinema as an art form, the MacGuffin Film Club offers an engaging space to connect, learn, and grow while celebrating film as a powerful medium of storytelling and communication.
Our Team
Mr. John Steward Raj J
Assistant Professor
School of Humanities and Performing Arts
Faculty Coordinator
Vision
To build a campus culture that appreciates cinema by creating a space for meaningful film screenings and thought-provoking discussions.
Mission
To cultivate a vibrant community of film enthusiasts by promoting critical engagement with cinema through diverse screenings, discussions, and creative workshops.
Objectives
- → Cinematic Exploration
Screen and critically analyze acclaimed films from various genres and regions.
- → Critical Discussions
Create open platforms for dialogue on cinematic techniques and storytelling.
- → Industry Engagement
Organize guest lectures, talks, and interactions with film professionals.
- → Creative Practice
Provide hands-on opportunities for filmmaking, storytelling, and photography through showcases and competitions.
Events Conducted
Over the past academic year, the MacGuffin Film Club organized more than ten impactful events, maintaining a consistent rhythm of at least two screenings per month. The club actively collaborated with other campus organizations to create shared cinematic experiences, combining screenings with discussions, guest interactions, and student showcases that deepened engagement with film culture.
- Jab We Met – Night Screening (4 Sept 2024)
- Aavesham Screening (22 Oct 2024)
- Guest Lecture by Mr. Keyur Girish Godse (Film Producer) (16 Nov 2024)
- The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil Screening (21 Nov 2024)
- Children of Men Screening (14 Jan 2025)
- Vadachennai Screening (31 Jan 2025)
- 2 States Screening (28 Feb 2025)
- Wrath – Student Short Film Showcase (28 Feb 2025)
- Interaction with Mr. Ramachandra Raju (KGF Actor) (25 Apr 2025)
- L2: Empuraan Screening (30 Apr 2025)
Club Mail ID: filmclub.lavasa@christuniversity.in
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Overview
About the Club
The MacGuffin Film Club is a vibrant and inclusive community created for individuals who share a passion for cinema. The club provides a platform for members to explore, appreciate, and critically engage with films from diverse genres, cultures, and cinematic traditions. Through regular film screenings, post-screening discussions, workshops, and collaborative initiatives, the club nurtures creativity and encourages thoughtful dialogue. Whether one is a dedicated cinephile, an aspiring filmmaker, or simply curious about cinema as an art form, the MacGuffin Film Club offers an engaging space to connect, learn, and grow while celebrating film as a powerful medium of storytelling and communication.
Our Team
Mr. John Steward Raj J
Assistant Professor
School of Humanities and Performing Arts
Faculty Coordinator
Vision
To build a campus culture that appreciates cinema by creating a space for meaningful film screenings and thought-provoking discussions.
Mission
To cultivate a vibrant community of film enthusiasts by promoting critical engagement with cinema through diverse screenings, discussions, and creative workshops.
Objectives
- → Cinematic Exploration
Screen and critically analyze acclaimed films from various genres and regions.
- → Critical Discussions
Create open platforms for dialogue on cinematic techniques and storytelling.
- → Industry Engagement
Organize guest lectures, talks, and interactions with film professionals.
- → Creative Practice
Provide hands-on opportunities for filmmaking, storytelling, and photography through showcases and competitions.
Events Conducted
Over the past academic year, the MacGuffin Film Club organized more than ten impactful events, maintaining a consistent rhythm of at least two screenings per month. The club actively collaborated with other campus organizations to create shared cinematic experiences, combining screenings with discussions, guest interactions, and student showcases that deepened engagement with film culture.
- Jab We Met – Night Screening (4 Sept 2024)
- Aavesham Screening (22 Oct 2024)
- Guest Lecture by Mr. Keyur Girish Godse (Film Producer) (16 Nov 2024)
- The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil Screening (21 Nov 2024)
- Children of Men Screening (14 Jan 2025)
- Vadachennai Screening (31 Jan 2025)
- 2 States Screening (28 Feb 2025)
- Wrath – Student Short Film Showcase (28 Feb 2025)
- Interaction with Mr. Ramachandra Raju (KGF Actor) (25 Apr 2025)
- L2: Empuraan Screening (30 Apr 2025)
Club Mail ID: filmclub.lavasa@christuniversity.in
