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
Sub Rosa, an independent film made by MSU students during the spring of 2018, has received recognition from three film festivals. The short is an official selection in the Human Trafficking Awareness Film Festival, the Catharsis International Film Festival and the First City Film Festival. Assistant professor Jocelyn B. Millana worked as the faculty advisor to the … [Read more...] about Filmmaking experience modeled on the professional world
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
Congratulations to "Show-Me Chefs"! The popular cooking series, which is produced entirely by students as part of the film and television production curriculum, was recognized by The Best Shorts Film Competition. "Show-Me Chefs" was given an Award of Recognition in the Television — Program/Series category. Award details Sami Kelly, Chelsea Eichholz, Austin Thompson, Lauren … [Read more...] about “Show-Me Chefs” recognized by The Best Shorts Film Competition
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