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
The term “fake news” is flung around social media. It calls into question the integrity and ethics of some journalists and outlets. Sometimes the accusation is because the news is indeed fake, while other times it’s because the truth hurts. Dr. Holly Holladay, assistant professor of media, journalism and film at Missouri State University, shares her thoughts on the topic. … [Read more...] about Real talk about fake news