Student films to be showcased on AETN
The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers will be showcased in "2008 AETN Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase" airing on the Arkansas Educational Television Network.
The showcase will air in three segments: Sunday, May 11, at noon; Wednesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m.; and Thursday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m.
"Student Selects" is a program created by AETN to encourage Arkansas’s youngest filmmakers – those in kindergarten through 12th grade. AETN works with schools around the state to provide a broadcast and distribution outlet for young filmmakers. The program, now in its second year, premieres chosen films on AETN and has developed a Web component (www.aetn.org/outreach/studentselects) to extend the life of the films and allow people from across the state and beyond to access the work.
Films featured in the May 11 airing include:
* "Conspiracy at Har-Ber High," produced by Har-Ber High School in Springdale. Among those involved in the film were: Mark Matthews, photographer/director; actor Daniel Sullivan; Trevor Sites, editor/graphics; and Chad Woodard script/actor.
* "The Paperboy," produced by an advanced art class at Mulberry High School. The class includes: Alonna Breeden, Kayla McEntyre, Cory Oxford, Elizabeth Burnett, Oscar Lin, Sullgi Choi, Joey Terrill, Amanda Steele and Brad Itorper.
* "Leafhouse," produced by Fayetteville High School. Among those involved in the film were: Courtney Gayer, producer/director/editor; and Alice Steinkrause, Nelle Cartwright and Hanna Abuzaid, talent.
* "The Postman," produced in Bentonville. Among those involved in the film were: Morgan Mansour, writer/director/editor; Bethany Johnson, costumer; and Kendall Dix and Lydia Thompson, actors.
* "Bad Apple," produced by Har-Ber High School in Springdale. Among those involved in the film were: Russell LaFarlette, actor/editor/producer, and Chad Woodard, director/cinematographer.
* "Veggie Beat," produced by Fayetteville High School student Carmen Cheadle.
* "Return to Sender," produced by ninth grade sisters Emma and Sarah Bailin from Little Rock Central High.
* "And Die.," a music video produced by the art department of Fountain Lake School in Hot Springs. The video features Daylight and Dark members Alyssa Waldrop, Ashley Layfield and Emily Breshears. The film crew includes editors Lauren Gross, Krystle Payne and Charlie Mattei, as well as still photographers Katy Tripp and Elizabeth Rountree.
* "Skater Mistakes," produced by Cody C. Dennis of Lakeside High School in Hot Springs.
* "Goliath," an original fictional work from Bentonville. Among those involved in the film were: Matthew Martens and Kylan Savage who wrote, directed, produced, edited and acted in the film.
Films featured in the May 21 airing include:
* "Scoot," produced by Fayetteville High School.
* "A Piece of the Sun," produced by Springdale High School.
* "Elizabeth Richardson Center," produced by Fayetteville High School.
Featured on May 22 will be "Random Acts" by Fayetteville High School.
AETN will also host a youth filmmaking workshop at the Little Rock Film Festival Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. A screening of "Student Selects" will be held in the afternoon, followed by a filmmaker question and answer session.
The Arkansas Educational Television Network (www.aetn.org) provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.