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Lincoln University PA – What normally appears as the congested boulevard known as John F. Kennedy in downtown Philadelphia has now been the location for the crime/action film Safe – a film that four Lincoln University students were selected to help produce.
Jamar Conner, Ashley Joy Stephens, Dexter Stuckey, and Evon Harris were selected to serve as production assistants for the stunt unit, on the set of the film written and directed by Boaz Yakin.
“I’m ecstatic that I was given the opportunity to work on the set,” said Stephens. “The experience was like no other. I saw, first-hand, how a film is made, and I got to witness a crash scene!”
The Lionsgate production will headline Jason Statham, from The Transporter, and co-star Robert Burke, and Danni Lang.
The students gained knowledge of the opportunity from and were recommended by Ashley Sims, media manager and chief operator of Lincoln University’s Media Center.
“I was really impressed,” said Soren Miltich, key production assistant of Safe. “Their amount of enthusiasm and level of professionalism on set was incredible.”
While on location, the students were in charge of lock-ups, creating a close set for filming in the busy downtown area.
When Miltich returns to work on the set in Philadelphia, she has requested that the students again provide her assistance on the film, which has an expected release date in the summer of 2011.
Jamar Conner, senior, produces and directs the weekly television show, “The Head Lion,” which highlights the Lincoln University’s head coaches within the athletic program. Conner is also the main editor for Lincoln University’s television station (LU-TV).
Ashley Joy Stephens, senior, is the host of “The Early Morning Experience” radio show. She also serves as the station’s programming and production director. Stephens is a resident advisor and a member of Higher Better Movement (H.B.M.), an organization that deals specifically with teaching women on campus how to achieve higher standards.
Dexter Stuckey, senior, is the host of his own radio show, “Under the Watchful Eye.” Stuckey is also a resident advisor, with the positive hope of inspiring true leadership on Lincoln’s campus. After graduation, Stuckey plans to establish a career as a specialist in entertainment public relations.
Evon Harris, senior, is responsible for the production of the University’s first student produced sitcom “In the Life of Tone.” Harris scripted and directed the comedic drama, which depicted the tribulations and triumphs of male college students. The show’s creativity and originality gained Harris an interview on NBC10s nightly news.