Athens Video Works is Ohio University's own production company based out of the Radio-Television Building here on campus. It is run by Keith Newman, an OU professor of telecommunications. There are several shows that are filmed in the R-TV building, from a children's show to a sports news show. The shows air on Channel 25 in Athens County from 9-10 p.m. My personal favorites are "Jukebox" and "Friday's Live.""Jukebox" is a show that airs each month and features a new local band with interviews and a live performance by the band.
"Friday's Live" is AVW's version of "Saturday Night Live" with sketch comedies and a new musical guest on each episode. There is a live taping of the show every Friday at 6:45 p.m. in Studio C on the sixth floor of the R-TV building. But be sure to get there early; seats fill up fast!
Check out the AVW website (or send an e-mail to info@avwproductions.com) to find a show you would like to work with whether you are interested in writing, directing, producing, editing, acting, broadcasting or just want to work the camera. These student-run productions are always looking for new, fellow students who want to get involved; they could always use an extra set of hands!
