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Students gearing up for film contest

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Lights, camera, action! Students are working diligently on finishing films for ACU's FilmFest 2013, many taking advantage of the lengthened production process in this year's competition. Students participating in the ninth annual FilmFest had a chance to begin working on films in the fall and turn in a rough draft of their movie before Christmas ... [Read More…]

FilmFest rules change to entice students

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The annual FilmFest will take place again this year. But not as usual. The production period students' have to create their film as been extended from about one month to five. "Last year, the production schedule took place entirely in the spring semester," said Tom Craig, director of student productions. "This year we are expanding that, and it ... [Read More…]

FilmFest attracts crowd, hands out awards

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Liberation, a short film by student Jacob Kitts, won "Best Picture" at FilmFest Friday, one of four awards he claimed that evening. Kitts' film and all other entries were shown downtown at the Paramount Theatre. About 600 guests attended to see the new film entries, musical performances and showcasing of the original films. In his film, Kitts, ... [Read More…]

FilmFest free with valid student ID

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FilmFest will be free of charge to students, faculty and staff for the first time in the event's eight-year history. The annual event will feature six, possibly seven video entries from students Friday night at the Paramount Theatre, beginning at 8 p.m. Tom Craig, director of student activities, said a sponsorship from the Students' Association ... [Read More…]

FilmFest registration opens

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By Victoria Rodriguez Registration for FilmFest 2012 opened Wednesday. Though the six week period in which students may work on their entries began Wednesday, registration is open until Feb. 22. This will be the eighth annual FilmFest and judging by attendance at the the first meeting, Tom Craig, director of student productions, is expecting it ... [Read More…]

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