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Alum Receives Film Production Grant

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TCFF Film Festival. BLNCD is a sponsor.Adriana “Yani” Foreman ’20 was awarded the BLNCD Aspiring Filmmaker Grant in the amount of $1500 to produce a short film.  The grant was given to an aspiring female filmmaker by the women owned BLNCD company.  The award was announced at the Twin Cities Film Festival on Awards Night Oct. 26th.

 

Foreman submitted her screenplay and previous work samples to be in the running for the award. Foreman will use the funds to create “Harmony Unraveled”.  The film will premiere at the Twin Cities Film Festival next Fall.

 

TCFF to Support the Intercollegiate Film Festival

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The Twin Cities Film Fest demonstrated an extension of their partnership with Augsburg’s Film and New Media programs Saturday evening with exciting news for festival winners.

“Best of Show” was granted an automatic spot in the festival’s short program happening in October.  Winners in several other categories were granted a free submission to the festival and an industry membership to the organization. The Twin Cities Film Fest is celebrating its 10th year supporting film and filmmakers in the Twin Cities.

Executive Director Jaitin Setia made the announcement to eager students, friends, and families to kick-off the screening. Also present, was Josh Dahlman, shorts programmer of the Twin Cities Film Fest, who served as a guest judge for this years Intercollegiate Festival.

For a complete list of the festival, winners check out our post “Intercollegiate Film Festival 2019 – Winners Announced“.

 

Intercollegiate Film Festival 2019 – Winners Announced!

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Film Festival LogoDespite our technical difficulties, the Intercollegiate Film Festival delivered in a big way. This year’s festival received nearly 60 entries.  Seven colleges were represented in the festival.
Entrants were judged on technical, creative, and aesthetic elements.  David J. Buchanan and Josh Dahlman served as our guest judges.
Augsburg very own Lucia Davila served as our MC and a special guest from the Twin Cities Film Festival shared some exciting news with attendees (see our post TCFF to Support the Intercollegiate Film Festival). We are so proud to have the Twin Cities Festival as a partner and we look forward to celebrating their 10th Anniversary all year long, especially during the TCFF in the Fall.

WINNERS

Best of Show “#GAYBOY2019” by Noah Causey, University of MN

Best Narrative “Cycle” by Winston Heckt, Augsburg University

Best Documentary “On Writing” by Alya Ansari, Macalester College

Best Experimental “#GAYBOY2019” by Noah Causey, University of MN

Best Animation “The Silent Enemy” by Karina Kafka, Augsburg University

Best Screenplay “Fuck Public Restrooms” by Benjamin Kreibich, MCTC

Best Direction “Spies!” by Winston Heckt, Augsburg University

Best Sound “Amusement” by Joel Myers, Augsburg University

Best Cinematography “Call-in” by Ethan Vander Broek and Curtis Craven, MCAD

Best Editing “Call-in” by Ethan Vander Broek and Curtis Craven, MCAD

Responsible Filmmaking “It Was Just Love” by Anna Albitz, University of Minnesota

Audience Choice “Spirit of the Rubix” by Ezra Bebop, Augsburg University

The submission deadline for next year’s fest will be April 1st.  The festival will be held on Saturday, April 18th.  Visit FilmFreeway for more information.