The Learning Studio hosted its 17th annual FilmFest Gala, “Under the Stars,” in the Beauchamp Amphitheater on Friday evening. Attendance was restricted to members of the ACU community to allow as many students as possible to watch a series of six student-produced short films. This year’s winning films are:
- Best Picture – “Oliver Frederickson”
- People’s Choice – “Gerald”
- Best Director – Brody Jasso, “Oliver Frederickson”
- Best Producer – Maggie Norris, “Christmas in November”
- Best Writer – David Hoyt, “Panhandler”
- Best Editor – Takuma Tsuneki, “Tempo”
- Best Cinematography – Braden Garner, “Oliver Frederickson”
- Best Production Designer – Colton McCaleb, “Christmas in November”
- Best Sound Designer – Takuma Tsuneki, “Tempo”
- Best Original Music – Takuma Tsuneki, “Tempo”
- Best Visual Effects – Kyle Valadez, “Gerald”
- Best Actor – Wade Austen, “Christmas in November”
- Best Actress – Riley Dodd, “Christmas in November”
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- Deanna Tuttle, training and support manager for the Learning Studio, sets up before the event. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- Hayden Casey, junior theatre major from Grapevine, bows to the audience. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- Takuma Tsuneki, senior English teaching major from Mito, Japan, feeds popcorn to his dog. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- Julia Dobbs, sophomore graphic design and advertising major from Allen and Hannah McIntyre, senior multimedia major from Keller, arrive at the event. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- Hayden Casey, junior theatre major from Grapevine, introduces the audience to the next film during the gala. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- A group of friends has a conversation between films. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- Students begin to arrive at FilmFest. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- Alisha Taylor, an ACU alumna, introduces the producers of Beyond Star Films, a student-run film company. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- Carrie Johnston, sophomore journalism major from Spring Branch, takes a photo of her friends. (Photo by Meghan Long)
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- Macy Mcadams, junior ministry major from Lago Vista, smiles after her appearance on-screen. (Photo by Meghan Long)
