It is truly a red carpet affair with Lee University’s annual Film Festival approaching quickly. Final submissions and decisions are underway, as the last day to submit a short film was right before Easter break. This event is not limited to seniors or cinema majors. In fact, all class levels and majors are encouraged to submit work.
The program itself will be an hour's worth of short films. There will be two awards given that night: the Faculty Choice Award and the Audience Choice Award. As revealed by the name of the award, the audience will choose their favorite film in addition to a faculty panel vote.
Everyone is welcome to join in what will be a splendid night of recognition for the participating filmmakers. Partnering with the Office of Student Engagement, Matthew Fisher, professor of cinema, spoke very highly of the event.
“There will be posters on display of the films. [The Office of Student Engagement] does a really nice job kind of making it feel like a formal event,” said Fisher.
The fun doesn’t end when the films do, a reception will follow the screenings. There will be refreshments and a place set up to take pictures.
The cast and crew of “The Hard Part” at the 2025 film festival. Photo courtesy of Ainsley Donahue.
A red carpet calls for your best outfit. So, don’t miss a dazzling night of student premieres and celebration. The festival is on Friday, April 17th at 7 p.m. in Pangle Hall. The reception will be in the School of Business Lobby.
“I think it would be great if a lot of people came, not just [students in the Communications Department], but all across campus,” said Fisher.
