Each semester, the department of media, journalism and film hosts the MJF Film Series, which screens films that either tie into other Missouri State events or allow the department to bring filmmakers to campus to discuss their work. The series kicks off Sept. 23 with a restored version of 1965 film Summer Children. Key details What: Summer Children When: 7:30 - 9:30 … [Read more...]
Dr. Tim White, associate professor in media, journalism and film, will be screening the Academy Award-nominated anime film "The Tale of Princess Kaguya" at 7 p.m. March 19 in the Plaster Student Union Theater. More about the film When a peasant farmer discovers a tiny girl hidden inside a shining bamboo stalk, he and his wife raise the child to become a member of Japan’s … [Read more...]
Missouri State alumni Randall Moore ('02, media production) and Brandon Kerr ('03, electronic arts) will be on campus Feb. 6 to screen Moore's documentary “Evidence of Harm,” exposing the dangers of mercury dental fillings. The screening will be held at 7 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union Theater with a talk-back session to follow. Film highlights dangers of routine dental … [Read more...]
The media, journalism and film department's second Web series, “A Little Help,” took the top prize for theme music at the 2015 Los Angeles Web Series Festival, also known as LA Webfest, in April. The music was composed by David Greathouse, who also played Dan in the series. The four-part series had three other LA Webfest nominations and has been selected to screen at the … [Read more...]
ISSUES CONFRONTING FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS On Saturday, March 28th, Missouri State University will host a panel discussion about the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students. Students who are the first in their family to attend college often lack the essential knowledge and experience that many other college-bound students take for granted. … [Read more...]