Assistant Professor Andrew Twibell has been involved in filmmaking for over 20 years—first as a student, then a professional, before becoming a professor. "Prior to coming to Missouri State I was based in Austin, Texas, where I worked professionally in documentary, narrative, music video, and commercial production. These days, my work as a filmmaker is focused on directing, … [Read more...] about Faculty Spotlight: Andrew Twibell
Like a lot of emerging filmmakers, Sean Thiessen considered whether college was necessary for his career path. "For film, you know a lot of people say you don't really have to, that your experience is more important," he said. But Sean took a chance that Missouri State's electronic arts program would provide this practical experience along with a comprehensive film … [Read more...] about Electronic arts senior project takes idea from page to screen
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...] about Alumni to screen film documenting dangers of common dental filling
Another media, journalism and film production is gaining ground in the student Emmy award market. The short film "Mara" is a finalist in the dramatic film category for the 36th College Television Awards. Submissions undergo a three-round judging process, culminating in a Blue Ribbon panel that awards first, second and third prizes. "Mara" has moved on to the Blue Ribbon … [Read more...] about Student film is finalist in College Television Awards
The department of media, journalism and film will be screening the 17th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival Sept. 27, from 6:30 to 10 p.m., at the Plaster Student Union Theater. The event offers the community a chance to join 100,000 viewers across the world to watch and vote on the festival’s 10 finalists, chosen from 589 short film entries across 47 countries. How does it … [Read more...] about Springfield moviegoers to vote on international films in Manhattan Short Film Festival