Ohio University School of Film presents second-year graduate student films

The Ohio University School of Film will showcase seven original short films created by second-year graduate students during the annual Second-Year Screening on Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Athena Cinema. Admission is free and open to the public.

 

During their second year, graduate film students refine their craft and deepen their storytelling through the creation of highly personal and formally daring works. As they move toward their thesis year, their artistic identities begin to take shape and result in films that are bold, imaginative, and emotionally resonant.

 

This year’s lineup explores themes of artistic obsession, psychological unraveling, fantasy, secret crushes, trust, survival, faith and assimilation. From the inner chaos of creative ambition to surreal landscapes of the mind, these stories reflect the emotional and social worlds of contemporary life. Many projects include collaborations with students from the School of Theater and members of the Ohio University and Athens community.

 

The screening will take place at the Athena Cinema, located at 20 S. Court Street in Athens. Following the program, filmmakers will participate in a discussion and reception in the Athena Cinema lobby.

 

This event is made possible through the support of Arts for Ohio, the Ohio University School of Film, and the Chaddock and Morrow College of Fine Arts.