DeSales University Presents Fifth Annual Film Festival, March 29 to 31
The fifth annual Student Film Festival of The Performing and Fine Arts Department of DeSales University takes place March 29 to March 31 on the Main Stage of the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts, Center Valley, Pa.
The Film Festival will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 29 and Saturday, March 31. The event will begin at 7:30 on Friday, March 30 as the highlight of a day's worth of activities featuring comedian, actor, and writer Chevy Chase. The day begins with a master class on comedy sketch writing from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. and concludes with an introduction/kick off of the film festival by Chase at 7:30 p.m. These events are part of the Visiting Artists Film Series at DeSales, funded by a grant from the Dexter F. and Dorothy H. Baker Foundation, and in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the DeSales University TV/Film Department.
The Student Film Festival is the culmination of a year's worth of hard work by DeSales' emerging young filmmakers. The film festival consists of short films and documentaries, music videos, educational media, promos, commercials, and more. Highlights of this year's festival include:
- Dig (music video)
Produced by Mitchell Miller
Directed by Phil Tartaglione and Mitchell Miller
A veteran finds himself on his old battle ship which prompts memories of his Navy career.
- Rumor
Produced and directed by Matt Nye
This film explores the repercussions when a teacher has an affair with a student.
- The Infomercial
Produced by Jennifer Russell, Stephanie Fala, and Bob Killion
Directed by Jennifer Russell
A nervous girl prepares for her semiformal and, in an attempt to look beautiful, orders the first beauty product she sees on TV—with unexpected results.
- Dance on Film
Directed by Scott Paul
Edited by Lauren Chiavarolli
A short montage about a dance company
- The Ryan Whalen Show
Produced by Bill Vargo
Clips featuring some of the best (and worst) of Season 1 of The Ryan Whalen Show
- PEZ TV
Produced and directed by Mary Brownlee
A "mockumentary" featuring PEZ dispensers and the people who collect them
- Late Night Dame (trailer)
Produced by Amanda Schneider
Directed by Chris Roll
A preview of a film in which a work study cop who takes his job too seriously is seduced by an attractive dame with ulterior motives
- Movie Magic
Produced by Chris Brockway
Directed by Chris Brockway
A short film about the magic of filmmaking
- Kings Down
Produced by Dan Gardenier
Directed by Mike Dean
The story of a man who returns to his hometown to investigate the murder of his younger brother
- DeSales Promo
Produced by Alex Hazzard and Scott Paul
Directed by Chris Brockway
A short montage of students explaining why they love DeSales University
- Say Anything (music video)
Produced by Mitchell Miller
Directed by Phil Tartaglione and Mitchell Miller
A music video for a contest put out by the band Say Anything.
- The DeSales Game Show Presents: Street Smarts
Produced by Steve Kardian
Directed by Amanda Schneider
A short piece of the first episode of the DeSales Game Show Street Smarts
- Philadelphia Eagles Highlight Reel
Edited by Mike Ragone
A short highlight reel of the 2006-2007 Philadelphia Eagles that Mike Ragone put together while working with NFL Films
- Game, Set, Match
Produced and directed by Matt Nye
It's a game of manipulation when two groups of friends discuss relationships, morals, and pride.
- Write Her
Produced by Nick Snyder
Directed by Vince Nigito
A guy who doesn't have the courage to talk to the girl of his dreams rites a screenplay about her, prompting a struggle in his mind between fantasy and reality.
The DeSales University Student Film Festival takes place Thursday, March 28 at 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. The Friday evening presentation of the Film Festival is sold out however, tickets are still available for Thursday and Saturday. Tickets prices are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors.
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Press Release: DeSales University Presents Fifth Annual Film Festival, March 29 to 31 | Posted on: 3/28/2007
For more info:
Tom McNamara, Executive Director of Communications
DeSales University | 2255 Station Avenue | Center Valley, PA 18034
610.282.1100 x1219 | Tom.McNamara@desales.edu |
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