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FilmFest celebrates cinematic efforts of students

April 5, 2011 by Chris Fowler

Students filmmakers and their peers gathered at the Paramount Theatre for the ACU FilmFest 2011 awards show. See the results, or watch all the entries and judge for yourself. Video/editing by Chris Fowler ... [Read More…]

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FilmFest celebrates cinematic efforts of students

March 30, 2011 by Christina Burch

Movie lovers, enthusiasts and participants filled the seats of Abilene's historical Paramount Theatre for ACU's FilmFest Awards Show Friday. The annual night of film celebrated the independent cinematic efforts of ACU students. This year's competition, entitled "Identity," was comprised of 10 film submissions in areas such as drama, documentary ... [Read More…]

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2011 FilmFest Entries

March 30, 2011 by Optimist Staff

Ten videos were submitted as part of ACU's FimFest 2011. Winners included Hazel & Jack for best picture and best drama, The Reunion for best independent film, and Smile for people's choice. ... [Read More…]

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FilmFest participants, attendees anticipate awards show

March 25, 2011 by Christina Burch

Students and the entire ACU community will have the opportunity to enjoy a night of film and entertainment, as the ACU FilmFest comes to the Paramount Theater at 8 p.m. on Friday. The event will provide attendees the chance to view student-made movies and witness the crowning of films in categories such as Best Original Music and Best ... [Read More…]

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FilmFest host and hostess selected

March 23, 2011 by Christina Burch

After a talented pool of students attended the FilmFest host and hostess auditions on March 3, the FilmFest production team has announced its selection. The 2011 FilmFest host and hostess will be Ben Miller, junior art major from The Woodlands, and Carrie Tansey, senior special education major from North Richland Hills. "I feel completely honored ... [Read More…]

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FilmFest meets to discuss changes

January 28, 2011 by Marissa Ferguson

Students attended an interest meeting two weeks ago, to discuss the seventh annual student film competition, FilmFest. Members of the competition board met with potential directors, screenwriters and musicians to discuss changes made to this year's competition, which will challenge participants to tackle the issue of identity. Third year ... [Read More…]

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24-Hour Film Fest rules released Saturday

November 3, 2010 by Laura Gasvoda

The ACU FilmFest organization will host a 24-Hour FilmFest for the first time Saturday. The rules for the competition will be posted on the organization's blog, acufilmfest.tumblr.com, at midnight Saturday. All entries must be posted to the blog by 11:59 p.m. the same day. The event encourages spontaneity, creativity and entries from students ... [Read More…]

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UCLA teacher to conduct screenwriting workshop

October 22, 2010 by Matthew Woodrow

The FilmFest Committee will conduct a Screenwriting Workshop from 11 a.m. to noon Friday in the Mabee Library Auditorium. Kris Young, an instructor at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television, will speak at the workshop via Skype. Christina Johnson, senior English major from Dallas and co-chair of the FilmFest Committee, met Young while ... [Read More…]

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Experts to teach FilmFest workshop

September 29, 2010 by Jozie Sands

The FilmFest committee will conduct three workshops and a 24-hour film festival this fall to give students filmmaking experience before the short film competition in the spring. "We are trying to equip students before the spring so they are well prepared," said Christina Johnson, senior English major from Dallas and FilmFest co-chair. The ... [Read More…]

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FilmFest brings Hollywood atmosphere to Abilene

April 16, 2010 by Blane Singletary

ACU's 7th annual FilmFest gives students a chance to write, direct, and produce short films that are then judged by industry professionals. Video/Editing by Blane Singletary View on YouTube ... [Read More…]

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