Binghamton University "Advantage"

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"Advantage", a 30 second commercial featuring Binghamton University student-athlete and All American Pole Vaulter Rory Quiller, will debut nationally, January 15. The spot, which was produced and directed by BAZAAR Films Inc., will premier during the men's basketball game against Stony Brook to be aired at 7 p.m. on the FOX Sports New York.

The Bazaar Films production team, comprised of director Jarett Bellucci, producer Chris Penney, cinematographer Christopher Walters along with staff from the University, combined to develop a compelling spot by showcasing the campus and talents of Quiller. "I didn't want to create a typical college commercial," Bellucci said. "Instead, I chose to focus on the determination, passion and ability required to overcome life's obstacles outside the classroom walls."

All three members of the BAZAAR team have worked in film, television and music video production in New York City and Los Angeles for the past 10 years. From music videos and commercials to documentaries and television production, their collective creative efforts have been featured on MTV, VH1, BET, E!, Comedy Central, CNN, Spike and FOX.

The commercial will air both locally and nationally during televised America East NCAA basketball games.

For more information about BAZAAR Films Inc., contact Jarett Bellucci at (917) 543-4881.

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• Rory Quiller
• SUNY Binghamton
• America East

[radionotbombs]

i mean, no love lost for rory. he's a great pole vaulter. but stop packaging this school like a disney vacation.

[BinghamtonUniversity]

Since its inception in NYS, a well-rounded public education has included much more than academics.

Rory earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and is now enrolled in Binghamton's MBA program. Similar success stories abound for other athlete-scholars. Very few college athletes go pro. Yet, they take away lifelong lessons learned in athletic competition into their personal lives and careers.

[BinghamtonUniversity]

Congratulations, Rory, on becoming the first Binghamton athlete ever to win a NCAA Division I championship!

He concluded his collegiate athletic career in dramatic style at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships by winning the pole vault title with a height of 18 feet and half an inch at the meet held at the University of Arkansas.

[adamndirtyshame]

i went to school at binghamton and never once got the advantage of pole vaulting. i remember a lot of the liberal arts departments were broke and downsizing, yet tuition was being raised and assistance to poor students was being cut. are they spending all their money on poles for vaulting???

[BinghamtonUniversity]

Hi adamndirtyshame.

We aren't spending all our money on poles for vaulting. 

Intercollegiate athletics use funds unrelated to and unavailable to academics.

Recently we have grown, following a number of years in the '90s with state budget cuts. Yet, more cuts could be in our future.

Learn how to help us continue to improve our academic excellence at think . binghamton . edu, where you can send letters to your NYS legislators in support of Binghamton's budget.

[adamndirtyshame]

maybe the fact that the money that goes to pole vaulting and other games is unavailable to academics is the problem. isnt quality of education more important than vaulting oneself via pole? also, this commercial seems like it cost a pretty penny, how about spending some of that marketing money on actual academics rather than commercials? and what about the funds for paying staff people to spend time posting comments on youtube?

[BinghamtonUniversity]

intercollegiate athletics are funded by revenue streams unrelated to academics and not available for use by academic departments. We strive to provide necessary resources to academics. For example, we have placed a high priority on finding an exceptional dean for Harpur College who will help shape the liberal arts so they thrive well into the future.

FWIW, this video was produced extremely affordably. Insofar as it helps draw better students, faculty and staff to Binghamton, it benefits all.

[CharlesWII]

being tall doesn't make you a good vaulter.

[junky12321]

I can't believe the controversy this commercial is initiating. Binghamton is just publicizing their school through their star athlete. I don;t see what the big deal is. The school really inst that bad. I think this is very well done.

[annielee0529]

where can i find Rory Quiller's facebook?

[jesshartzyew]

yeah bing track =)

[ayp7715]

Rory was my roommate in college for 3 years. True story.

There, I have become famous by association. Twas one my true goals in life.

[JeffJacobsMusic]

Very cool vid. Best 4.5 years of my life (was a bit lazy at the end haha) Loving the Lion of Ido song in the background. Great band

[ohsvault]

haha i agree the guys got the advantage there, but i do salute his ability to jump that high and maintain such a high GPA.

[Aarovision]

Nice commercial, was this done by students? Incredible quality

[mhspv06]

SWEET vid dude,

the Vault Ftw,

[nesspk14]

yea!!

[tyran424]

it looks pretty... but i think it strays away from the main idea. its basically just saying that my school is cool, accept it!!