One year ago this past September, I met Dr. Deborah Larson practically in passing when she was in the throws of post-production for the Season 3 premiere of "Show-Me Chefs." This was long before I ever imagined I would GoMaroon within the next calendar year by joining the staff of the College of Arts and Letters, back when I was simply appeasing my mother by accompanying her to … [Read more...] about One, two, three, four: “Show-Me Chefs” returns once more
Assistant professor Jon Mabee has recently received recognition from multiple film festivals for three of his original screenplays. On Blackest Day, In Brightest Night On Blackest Day, In Brightest Night, a narrative feature, was picked up as an "Official Selection" for the 2018 Fly Film Festival in Enid, Oklahoma. On Blackest Day, In Brightest Night is "a reimagination … [Read more...] about Recognition for Jon Mabee’s scripts
Faculty member Cristina M. Pippa's short film, Amelia, has won “The Golden Gateway for the Best Short Film, 9+ Years" award at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. The film follows Eleanor Berg, a 13-year-old in San Clemente, California in July of 1937, confined to her room on a summer day because she was recently stricken with polio. Eleanor hears Amelia Earhart’s distress … [Read more...] about Faculty’s Short Film Wins at Mumbai Film Festival
Assistant professor Jocelyn B. Millana's short film, Dojo Girl is an official selection of Moonfaze Feminist Film Journal for October 2018. The film will be featured both in the journal and online social media platforms for the entire month. Dojo Girl tells the story of Yumi, the teenage daughter of a Japanese karate sensei. Yumi struggles not only with the loss of her … [Read more...] about Jocelyn Millana’s short film an official selection of Moonfaze Feminist Film Journal
Recently, members of Springfield's NAACP Youth Council enjoyed exploring the world of broadcast journalism. Leonard Horton, instructor in the department of media, journalism and film, welcomed the group to the journalism program's facilities in Strong Hall. There, council members conducted a mock newscast. "A television studio has a way of getting anyone's attention," … [Read more...] about Local NAACP Youth Council visits Strong Hall studios