Matt Russak

Off Campus has been named an official selection for the Independent Television Festival (ITVFest, 30 July - 4 Aug 2010).  Not only that, but it's been selected to screen on both opening and closing nights!  Check out the schedule here (website) and be sure to watch if you plan on attending!

"Five tight-knit but disparate friends move off campus and into a whirlwind of debauchery only peripherally related to class. Observing a chaotic three-way relationship and a friend's failed suicide attempt, Jake searches desperately for meaning in the madness..."

See the full 22-min pilot episode of Off Campus (website) that is premiering this Wednesday, Cinco de Mayo, at UCLA's Ackerman Grand Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public, doors open at 7:30pm and event will begin at 8:00.

Just finished a 7-day shoot for the tv pilot Off Campus, written and directed by Brian Frager. The show centers around five guys in college who've decided to get an off-campus apartment and realize the true college experience: sleeping in late, throwing parties, attempting to get women, and dealing with the aftermath.

I play Calvin McArthur, the responsible guy in the group who only seems to let loose when aided by alcoholic beverages. The only problem is Calvin's not that good at knowing when he's had a too much and recklessness ensues.

The shoot was great and the rest of the cast (Phillip Pruitt, Nick Ballard, Joey Sylvester, Jesse Nickson, Lauren Marini) and crew were a blast to work with. Stay tuned for teasers & check out the photo section for some on-set sneak peeks!