Manitoba’s college and university student filmmakers will have their creative works showcased at The University of Winnipeg’s 5th Annual Student Film Festival, sponsored by the Department of Theatre & Film April 25 – 27, 2007. This highly successful film festival features screenings of post-secondary student films; the premiere of the new senior class project Till Death do us Part; a presentation and Q & A session with Winnipeg filmmaker Shereen Jerrett; and the chance to see, for the first time, exciting works by young new filmmakers. Admission is free and all events take place in Eckhard-Gramatte Hall and are open to the public.
More than 25 student-made films from throughout Manitoba, selected from 68 entries, will compete for cash awards in the categories of Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Sound, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director and Best Film. The Awards Jury will be comprised of local professionals and audience members will have their say as they vote for Audience Favourite.
Screenings:
Wednesday, April 25, 2007 and Thursday, April 26, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Gala Evening:
Friday, April 27, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
- Premiere of Till Death do us Part, a half-hour drama produced by senior UWinnipeg Filmmaking students
- Special guest, filmmaker Shereen Jerrett will show clips from her most recent work, followed by a Question & Answer session
- Awards Presentation and Screening of the Festival’s award-winning films
- Closing reception
All events will take place at The University of Winnipeg in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall (3rd Floor, Centennial Hall).
