The Learning Studio hosted its 20th annual FilmFest on Friday. The event showcased a variety of short films in different genres, featuring the creative and artistic talents of ACU’s film students. The awards for the 2024 FilmFest are as follows:
Best Picture – Brock
Best Animated Film – Mug
Best Documentary – Generations of Healing
People’s Choice – The Safe Place
Best Director – Kaden Vasquez, Brock
Best Producer – Holly Reichling, Brock
Best Writer – Nick Thompson, Dizzy with It
Best Editor – Jonah Norcross and Kaden Vasquez, Brock
Best Cinematography – TIE Ryland Mallett, Say I’m Sorry and Ben Lancaster, Rootbeer
Best Production Designer – Nick Thompson, Dizzy with It
Best Sound Designer – Andi Moyer, Jonny Carruth, Nightmare
Best Original Music – J.C. Gambill, Say I’m Sorry
Best Visual Effects – Jonah Norcross and Kaden Vasquez, Brock
Best Actor – Mason Snyder, Dizzy with It
Best Actress – Ainsley Houghton, Broken Reflections
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- Filmfest attendees gather in the lobby during an intermission. (Photo by John Stai)
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- Genevieve Graessle, senior english major from Austin, and Zola Feasel, senior theater major from Highlands Ranch, Colorado, introduce the next set of films to the crowd. (Photo by John Stai)
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- Students put on 3D glasses to view a film during FilmFest. (Photo by John Stai)
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- Ryland Mallett, senior multimedia major from Arlington, accepts the best cinematography award. (Photo by John Stai)
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- Matt Maxwell, resident filmmaker, talks about the history of Filmfest. (Photo by John Stai)
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- Katie Pantoja, FilmFest director and Digital Media Editor and Operations Assistant for KACU, opens the audience award vote. (Photo by John Stai)
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- Audience members find their seats to watch the next set of films. (Photo by John Stai)
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- Students from the film “Brock” line up to accept their award. (Photo by John Stai)
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- Colleen Gostomski, senior digital entertainment technology major from Pipe Creek, holds up her ward for best animated film. (Photo by John Stai)
