Studio Centre’s GRADUATION DOCUMENTARY is a fun, unique way to commemorate your time at Penn State in a format you will watch and re-watch for the rest of your life – and requires only 30 minutes of your time.

Students arrive at Studio Centre’s professional set (conveniently located downtown State College) at a pre-scheduled time and answer a series of scripted questions designed to elicit a natural, dynamic performance while covering a narrative arc.

Questions are sequenced to build comfort and flow naturally in a 30 minute session, starting with lighter icebreakers before moving to college memories, future dreams, personal quirks, and ending on a reflective/fun note.

The result is a professional-feeling “time capsule” of your college experience – in a way photographs can’t replicate – delivered physically and digitally. This format will produce compelling, re-watchable mini-documentaries that graduates (and their families/future kids) will treasure for decades.

… and that’s it! Leave us your contact info and we send you the finished, fully edited product within 30 days.

FAQ

How long does it take?

30 minutes – you come into the studio, answer a set of prepared questions, and go about your day!

What does it include/cost?

Your documentary will be filmed from multiple angles with state-of-the-art cameras, with student/parent vocals captured by Shure SM7db microphones, under professional studio lights, on a Penn State-themed set. You receive unlimited non-commercial use of the documentary – you can make your own copies, post to social media, share with family and friends, or bury it in your backyard for future archeologists.

Your documentary will be fully edited – sound, color, story, the works – then made available for digital download in 30 days or less, with the additional option of two physical copies mailed to an address of your choosing.

The cost is $349 for digital copies only, $399 for an additional two physical copies (thumb drives) sent by certified mail. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit to reserve a timeslot for your session. If for any reason we have to postpone, we’ll reschedule. The final balance is due on the day of your session.

How do I schedule a time?

Click the above “Schedule 30-Minute Timeslot” button, fill out the form, and click “Send.” If your preferred timeslot is already booked, we’ll send you some other options.

What should I wear?

We recommend you bring your cap and gown if possible. You are also welcome to wear whatever you prefer – something you’d like to see yourself wearing a few decades from now.

What else should I prepare?

Nothing! Having a few anecdotes in mind might help, but the process and questions are already designed to optimize your performance and future enjoyment.

Can I bring other people?

Absolutely – your interview can be watched off-camera through the set window by friends and family, with plenty of places to sit/relax, and/or you are welcome to have one or more of them join you on camera. The studio can accommodate recording up to four people.