Eight emerging SU filmmakers have been selected to be featured at a New Filmmakers Showcase at this year’s Syracuse International Film Festival. Several are recent alumni filmmakers who launched micro-production companies as students, working with the LaunchPad. The films will be screened at the New Filmmakers Showcase, October 13, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, Shemin Auditorium at Syracuse University as part of the 16th annual SYRFILMFEST. This year’s festival will screen over 88 films during its three-day run at the three theaters from October 11 – 13. They include feature length and short films from around the world, including international and USA winners.
The SU films/filmmakers featured at the New Filmmakers Showcase on October 13 include:
- Optic Nerve, by Peter Hartsock
- Scream, by Tejah Robinson
- Dress Up, by David Hinch
- The Murmurs at Violet Hour, by Codie Yan
- Muj Kvitek, by Megan Massey, Katiana Weems, Lauren Wilson
- Trash Day, by Sam Delfavero
- When the Quiets Come, by Scott Sweitzer
- Arms Akimmbo, by Abigail Jones
Read the full story about the Syracuse Film Festival in SU news: https://news.syr.edu/blog/2019/10/04/syracuse-international-film-festival-runs-oct-11-12-13/
Highlights:
- 16th annual Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILMFEST)
- Films and events, October 11-13 at the Red House Arts Center, 400 S. Salina Street, and at Syracuse University
- New Filmmakers Showcase, October 13, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, Shemin Auditorium, Shaffer Art Building, Syracuse University
- Check the website for full schedule at www.syrfilm.com
- Red Carpet photo opportunities with festival guests
- Films by the winners of the local high school and college filmmaking competitions
- Round-table discussions with all festival and local filmmakers
- Ticket information here.
Photo: Cast and SU production crew of Optic Nerve on set