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Students’ filmmaking talents on display in annual FilmFest

March 26, 2015 by Optimist Staff

The 11th annual FilmFest event featured 10 films that showcased the range of talent and experience for aspiring filmmakers at ACU. Produced by Savanah Silva Video by Aaron Pokluda ... [Read More…]

Student filmmakers honored at 11th Annual FilmFest

March 25, 2015 by Abbey Bowling

The university conducted its 11th annual FilmFest Gala Friday night, and the event featured 10 films that showcased the range of talent and experience among ACU's students. Actually Love, a satirical film that offers a perspective on love and relationships, won awards in four categories: best editor (Denzil Lim), best producer (Laura Harris), ... [Read More…]

Buenz, Alexander named FilmFest hosts

February 15, 2015 by Johanna Fleming

Cara Buenz and Joshua Alexander have been chosen to host this year's FilmFest. "When I heard that FilmFest had host positions, I was really interested in auditioning," said Alexander, sophomore theatre major from Keller. "I had done something similar in high school, and I've always thought it was cool. I always watch award shows for the ... [Read More…]

‘Ring and Run’ wins first at 48-Hour FilmFest

November 6, 2014 by Callie Oliver

A short film entitled Ring and Run won first place at last weekend's 48-Hour FilmFest. Three groups of students competed in the competition. Each group directed, produced and edited its own short film in two days. The students were not allowed to record or edit anything before 5 p.m. Friday and had to complete and submit their videos by 5 p.m. ... [Read More…]

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As the fall semester comes to a close, both fraternities and sororities are handing out their bids, which means pledging is near. For men that are already pledging and women who will be soon, it is important to remember that safety should be everyone’s number one priority. It is no secret that und...

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Online classes have returned for the remainder of the semester, but are we more prepared as students this time around? While class structures and interactions were impacted this fall, there was still a sense of connectivity. There was in-person group discussion and a rare sense of togetherness that....

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