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Fresh Film NWFRESH FILM NORTHWEST is a juried survey of work by up-and-coming teen filmmakers living in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Now in its 38th year, the Festival recognizes individual talent, showcases model examples of how film arts can be taught in schools, and engages all of us in helping to build the Northwest regional youth media community of 13 to 19-year-olds. Congratulations to these young filmmakers, whose work has been selected from nearly 100 entries, and to the high schools, community organizations, and mentors who supported their efforts. May this glimpse into the heart and spirit of the next generation be a refreshing reminder that filmmaking is first and foremost about people encouraging each other, and showing the way. Ellen S. Thomas, Education Director
JURORS’ STATEMENTAs we watched this year’s entries, we quickly came to appreciate, and to remember, that adolescence is a very unique moment. You have some of the world under your belt, while the entire rest of your life lies ahead. To make a film at this time of life is ripe with possibilities. Our favorite films were those that put a story in a new skin, made apt use of whatever technology was available, and marched confidently onto the screen, inviting us, even demanding us, to watch them again. Some weren’t afraid to show their raw edges, and we were moved by that. Especially captivating were the ones that captured the essence of adolescence itself—throwing a wink and a nudge to the past, while simultaneously imagining the form’s thriving future. Stay curious. Make mistakes and be grateful for them. Know your strengths. Do your research. Don’t worry about reinventing the wheel because those coming behind you are going to reinvent it again anyway. Just keep picking up the camera and aiming high. We are in our seats, excited, ready for the lights to go down. Kyle Aldrich THE JURORSMelissa Tvetan is an independent animator/filmmaker with a background in editorial management for LAIKA/house and the Sundance Institute Director’s Lab. Kyle Aldrich is the department director for the Art Institute of Portland’s Digital Film & Video and Photography & Design programs. A graduate of the School of Film’s Certificate Program in Film, Stephanie Hough is an award-winning media maker with a bent for experimental film. Special thanks to Emily Mercer and Elise Smart for their behind-the-scenes help in preparing this year’s festival. WINNING PROGRAMSaturday, November 8, 2 p.m. WINNING WORKSBURL PATROL A WING, A BILL, OR A FOOT RAVEN ROCK CLIPPED WINGS ABDUCTION PARADOX PROBLEM THE BRILLIANT MIND OF CEDRIC KUZNETZOV AIR PRESSURE FLIGHT BUSTER WAS A MAN TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 90 MINUTES THE AWARDSFRESH FILM NORTHWEST recognizes individual talent, showcases model examples of how media arts can be taught in schools, and engages all of us in helping to build the Northwest regional youth media community of 13-to 19-year-olds. In addition to being included in this year’s lineup, selected works are recognized with one of three awards:
HONORABLE MENTIONTo view, please visit vimeo.com/schooloffilm starting Nov. 8. AUDIO INPUT PIP THE CUP SCREEN PROTECTION ADOLESCENCE MUFFINS |