The Learning Studio presented its 18th annual FilmFest Gala at the historic Paramount Theater on Thursday evening. The event was open to the ACU community and attendees watched several student-created short films. This year’s winning films included:

• Best Picture – “Face Down”
• People’s Choice – “Sola Nocte”
• Best Director – Kaden Vasquez, “Face Down”
• Best Producer – Jael Morel, “To the Moon”
• Best Writer – Ryland Mallett, “Face Down”
• Best Editor – Kaden Vasquez, “Face Down”
• Best Cinematography – Tres Cox, “Sola Nocte”
• Best Production Designer – Lettie Jane Myers, “Ruby Letters”
• Best Sound Designer – Katie Pantoja, “To the Moon”
• Best Actor – Hayden Casey, “Face Down”
• Best Actress – Chloe Munson, “Face Down”
  

  

  Students line up outside of the Paramount Theater. (Photo by Meghan Long)

  

  The Paramount Theater hosts Film Fest 2022. (Photo by Meghan Long)

  

  Kyle Dickson, director of the Learning Studio, announces an award opportunity for competing students. (Photo by Meghan Long)

  
  

  

  Kaden Vasquez, sophomore physics major from Wichita Falls, accepts an award for his film “Face Down.” (Photo by Meghan Long)

  

  Tres Cox, graduate business major from Abilene, wins the award for best cinematography. (Photo by Meghan Long)

  

  Ryland Mallett, sophomore multimedia major from Arlington, points to his friends in the audience. (Photo by Meghan Long)

  
  

  

  Carrie Johnston, junior journalism major from Spring Branch, gives Jael Morel, senior digital entertainment technology major from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, her award. (Photo by Meghan Long)

  

  Wildcats take a photo before the gala begins. (Photo by Meghan Long)