Twenty-three Virginia colleges and universities were invited to submit their finest student films; only seven of them remain after the first round of judging. Here are the Official Selections for the College Film Awards, to be presented on Saturday, November 4.
Autumn’s Room by Justin Coupe
Bar Quixote by Matthew Benedict
Changing Jane by Jarrod Anderson
Delicacy by Talula Mays
Do You Know by Sophia Okorn
Ghost Machine by Paige Compton
vi. Gratitude by Jeanette Lam
Jiggle the Knob by Steven Burneson
Monday by Chenzy Graziano
Positive by Harrison Mines
Ticking Hearts by Nick Moon
Until Death Do Us Part by Nathaniel Dunn
Congratulations to all of our Official Selection filmmakers. Second round judging commences today, and will determine nominees in four categories: Best Technical Award, Best Artistic Award, Best Screenplay, and Grand Prize Best Film. The Grand Prize winning school’s film program will receive a cash award of $500 from the Virginia Film Office.
Check out ticket information on https://www.showclix.com/event/PFF17, which opens today. Seating is extremely limited, so buy your tickets as soon as possible.
This will be a high-energy event with great films, great guests and great entertainment. See you there!