In star-studded Hollywood, Bobby Lewis hustled and had success. After being there a few years, tragedy hit his family. His mom, dad and younger sister were killed in a car accident. “In that moment, the stars were sort of removed from my eyes. The things that I valued in filmmaking and pop culture just went away,” Lewis said. “None of that seemed to hold up. I … [Read more...] about Tragedy brings inspiration for change
Alumna Emily Geraghty, ’12, stands behind the camera with vision, execution and zeal. Growing up in St. Louis, she spent hours behind the camera. Her interest in visual media grew as she studied media production at Missouri State. The rarity in a male-dominated industry, she creates and produces professional videos that focus on identity issues for women and marginalized … [Read more...] about A woman behind the camera
You’re on the couch, lost in your favorite show and the infamous message appears: “Are you still watching?” In the age of streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, binge-watching is a common occurrence. Dr. Holly Holladay, assistant professor in the media, journalism and film department at Missouri State University, is fascinated by the phenomenon. What is … [Read more...] about ‘Are you still watching?’
Filmmaking requires a team before and after the cameras roll. This is the story of a soon to be released film called “Break” that was produced by Richard and Lucie Amberg. Richard Amberg, coordinator of the screenwriting program at Missouri State University; Lucie Amberg, strategic communications specialist for the College of Arts and Letters at MSU; and Dr. Kurt Gerard … [Read more...] about Big break: New film, ‘Break,’ gave many their first real taste
Senior digital film major Mariah Zenk won the American Cinema Editors (ACE) Student Editing Competition last week after being selected as a top three finalist. Destination Hollywood As a finalist, Zenk was invited to the ACE Eddie Awards in Beverly Hills on Jan. 26. In California, she met Missouri State University alumnus Byron Smith, who won the same award while attending … [Read more...] about Film student wins national editing competition