MS/US Students Shine at Winter Film Festival with Passionate Storytelling

St. Margaret’s Winter Film Festival featured 27 original short films written, directed, and edited by Middle and Upper School cinematic arts students during the fall semester. The Winter Film Festival was an amazing showcase of the creative works of cinematic arts students in both Upper and Middle School. 

The genres that were represented included comedy, drama, fantasy, and animation. Audiences enjoyed gourmet popcorn after the screenings at an artist meet-and-greet in the Cloobeck Family Atrium. Through filmmaking, students develop their unique gifts in storytelling that resonate with their experiences, connecting and understanding the world around them. 

The opportunity to express how students see diverse cultures, lifestyles, and challenges evoke empathy and understanding. The cinematic arts students worked with extraordinary energy and creativity on the films showcased in the festival. Karen Bennett, St. Margaret’s film teacher said, “I am constantly surprised at their unique perspective on the world and their ability to translate that into beautiful, funny, thoughtful, and often heartbreaking films.”

 

The lessons learned through this class will follow St. Margaret’s students into any path they choose for their future. Ms. Bennett added, “It takes an incredible amount of creativity, patience, diplomacy, and tenacity to bring an original story to life through the filmmaking process.” 

Family and friends can watch the festival films and vote for the Audience Choice Award at the link below through Sunday, February 2 at 9 p.m. Audience Choice Award winners will be announced on Monday. For more information and to watch and vote through click here.