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Gallery: Wildcats showcase talent at 21st annual FilmFest

April 16, 2025 by Steven Infante Leave a Comment

The Learning Studio hosted its 21st annual FilmFest on Friday. The event showcased a variety of short films across different genres, featuring the creative and artistic talents of ACU film students. The awards for the 2025 FilmFest are as follows: Best Picture – Thumbs Up Best Animated Film – ELON People’s Choice – Rumination Best Director ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: Wildcats air new film projects at Filmfest

April 20, 2024 by John Stai

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 ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: FilmFest brings cinema to life, showcases student talent

April 18, 2023 by Daniel Curd

The Learning Studio hosted its 19th 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. This year’s winning films included: Best Picture – “The Trapper” Best Documentary – “What Is Church?” People’s Choice – “She Liked Green” Best ... [Read More…]

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Brave new worlds: FilmFest 2016

March 31, 2016 by Mercedez Hernandez

Far away from the lights and cameras of tinsel town, film making seems like a concept that is as far removed from Abilene as the Hollywood sign is from the GATA fountain. But, for a few students, film making is their passion- a passion that will be celebrated at the 12th annual FilmFest. FilmFest will take place Friday April 1, at the historic ... [Read More…]

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JMC Network Newscast – March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast... First we go inside the 60th annual ACU Rodeo, then we recap of this year's FilmFest competition. Also, we get a sneak peek inside ACU's new Engineering facility. And finally, we introduce you to cop-turned-poet Sarah Cortez. Produced by Savanah Silva Video by Jesse Harper, Kynzie Newman, Aaron Pokluda, ... [Read More…]

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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…]

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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…]

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JMC Network Newscast – March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015 by Optimist Staff

This week on the JMC Network Newscast: First, the demolition of Chambers Hall that occurred over spring break. Next, details about the 11th annual FilmFest, then this week's Spotlight with Catherine Blakemore. Finally, KACU makes the switch in radio frequencies. Savanah Silva - Anchor/Producer Videographers: "¢ Kynzie Newman "¢ Josh Cook ... [Read More…]

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‘Believe Me’ to premiere in Cullen Auditorium

October 23, 2014 by Catherine Blakemore

A premiere of Believe Me will be shown for free to students at 8 p.m. Friday in Cullen Auditorium. The film is presented by ACU FilmFest executive producers and Katheryn Cansino, alumnus and production assistant on the film. "You come, you watch a great movie, you eat some popcorn, you ask some questions and you go and you get two Chapel ... [Read More…]

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Students show off their short films at the 10th annual filmfest

March 28, 2014 by Optimist Staff

This year Filmfest coordinators changed things up by making the awards ceremony a black tie event. 14 films were entered by various students to make this Filmfest one to remember. Best Picture: For Always Best Director: Kyle Knapp for It's Locked Best Writer: Kyle Knapp for It's Locked Best Producer: Stephen Estrada for Nerf Wars 2 Best ... [Read More…]

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