Children are the biggest casualty of the Syria war, raging since 2011. Thousands of them have been killed, injured and ripped apart from their families. To shed light on the humanitarian crisis, a film crew comprising Missouri State University students and alumni is creating a feature-length documentary through Carbon Trace Productions. Led by Dr. Andrew Cline, associate … [Read more...] about Giving voice to Syrian refugee children
Lauren Johnson was nervous about getting involved in productions until she got an unexpected call. As a senior media, journalism and film major at Missouri State University, it was her dream to work on a project like Show-Me Chefs. It not only came true, but she also won an award of excellence for her work. “Telling stories has always been my passion,” said Johnson, … [Read more...] about Student wins ‘Award of Excellence’ for working on cooking show
Since its first season in 2015, Show-Me Chefs has entertained audiences with televised culinary showdowns between area chefs. It's quickly become a local tradition -- with an emphasis on local. Show-Me Chefs creator Deb Larson, associate professor in the department of media, journalism and film, shared, "It sort of came to me as we were developing the show that most … [Read more...] about Show-Me Chefs: ultimate locavores
Media, journalism and film and electronic arts students were awarded significant honors in the 2017 Festival of Media Arts, sponsored by the Broadcast Education Association. About the Festival of Media Arts From the Festival's website: The Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts is a competitive festival open to BEA individual faculty and student … [Read more...] about Awards recognition at BEA’s 2017 Festival of Media Arts
New documentary "Remembering the Normal Heart Controversy" will screen on Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Plaster Student Union Theatre. A talk-back session with the filmmakers will follow the screening. This film explores the controversy, politics -- and ultimately -- violence that swirled around a 1989 Missouri State production of Larry Kramer's play The Normal Heart, which … [Read more...] about Remembering The Normal Heart: screening and Q & A