Just last issue, there was a guest column talking about the lessons learned from ACU's FilmFest. So now it's my turn. This is the first time I've ever participated or attended a festival like this, and I have a few things to say about it. Firstly, take any opportunity you can to dress up nicely. In general, there should be more events to show ... [Read More…]
FilmFest delights with original productions
ACU's 10th annual FilmFest held its gala last Friday evening. The event showcased excellence in film among current students. Lucius Patenaude's Best Picture-winning film, For Always, is a delight to watch. The characters come to life in the short 10 minutes allotted to the piece and allow actors Matthew Silar, Rachel Faulkner and Jon Tlapek to ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 03.26.14
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FilmFest awards Patenaude, Knapp
Students dressed up in their finest Friday evening at the Paramount to participate in the 10th annual FilmFest gala to celebrate the winners of the competition. Results are as follows: Best 24 Hour film: Working Title. Best Production Designer: For Always, Eric Pitney, freshman theatre major from Abilene. Best Technical Director: Id ... [Read More…]
FilmFest taught lessons for life
The FilmFest judges are on their way home after an incredible weekend, and as always, I'm left with my mind reeling and heart swelling with a grand mix of emotions. I've been involved with FilmFest for the past four years, so this weekend has been especially significant to me as I look back over my college career and look ahead to life after ... [Read More…]
Student groups prepare for Film Fest
ACU's 10th annual Film Fest is in full swing as student teams are working to put together their short films by the March 17 deadline. Ten teams are signed up to compete in the annual competition, which is the most in the event's history. Teams put together films no longer than 10 minutes that pertain to the year's theme. Film Fest's theme this ... [Read More…]
FilmFest experiences increase of applicants
This year's FilmFest is the 10th FilmFest to be held at ACU and is marked by the largest number of participating teams the event has ever had. When asked what his favorite memory of FilmFest was, Lucius Patenaude senior multimedia major from Benbrook said, "Well, they're all fond memories." This year, Patenaude will be adding many more fond ... [Read More…]
Spiderman 2 art director to speak to FilmFest contestants
A Hollywood production designer and ACU alumnus who worked on Spiderman 2 will be on campus Thursday to meet with FilmFest participants and other student groups. Jeff Knipp, a 1981 graduate, is best known for his work as the art director for 2004's Spiderman 2. As art director, he was primarily in charge of developing the look and mechanics of ... [Read More…]
24 Hour Film Fest gets rolling with one contestant
ACU's 24 Hour Film Fest received only one submission on time over the weekend. Tim Holt's (Working Title), designed to be a trailer for a thriller movie, won the competition by default. Contestants were to upload their films to YouTube and email a hyperlink to the Film Fest team by 6:00 a.m. Saturday. According to the Film Fest Facebook page, ... [Read More…]
24 Hour Film Fest gets rolling with one contestant
ACU's 24 Hour Film Fest received only one submission on time over the weekend. Tim Holt's (Working Title), designed to be a trailer for a thriller movie, won the competition by default. Contestants were to upload their films to YouTube and email a hyperlink to the Film Fest team by 6:00 a.m. Saturday. According to the Film Fest Facebook page, ... [Read More…]
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