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By Molly Powers


Sunday, September 22nd the Department of Film & Media Arts will present the 9th annual F&MAD Film Festival, a public screening of student works from undergraduate and graduate film students at the U. Held each year at the charming Tower Theatre in 9th and 9th, F&MAD Fest is a presentation of top-tier student films from the previous academic year. “F&MAD is a celebration of our students’ achievements, and an important, public showcase of the depth and breadth of their talents and interests." Says Andrew Nelson, Chair of the Department. Show up ready to experience an incredible range of genres like experimental, documentary, narrative, animated, screendance, and beyond. 

Each short film submission is under 25 minutes long, allowing the program to include around 10 films per festival. For student film makers, F&MAD Fest is an opportunity to show off their hard work among a community of film-lovers, and to compete for the title of “Best of Fest.” The audience awards voting is one of the most exciting aspects of the festival and allows the crowd to vote for their favorite film of the evening.  

Student Film Submissions are anonymously screened by a jury who casts the deciding votes on which films will make it to the big screen at the Tower. This year we have ten incredible films in the lineup: 

THE END BY SAGE BENNETT
SALTY PLASTIC BY SUMMER FLORENCE
TUBCAKE BY BETHANY JOY BURR
METAMORPHOSES, BOOK ONE BY EDUARDO AYRES SOARES 
BEGUILE BY EDEN BUXTON
THE ARMOR BY MCKENZIE SMITH
WELCOME TO THE BROTHERHOOD! BY DOMINIC MARTELLA
FORCE FED! BY DOMINIC MARTELLA
TURN LIGHTS OFF BY ALI AKBARI
CATFISHED BY DAVID SAINZ   

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy handpicked student films and help decide which film will be Best of Fest 2019!

Admission to F&MAD Fest is free to the Public Sunday, September 22 at 7 PM
The Tower Theater – 876 E 900 S 

Fifteen College of Fine Arts students are among the U’s most articulate ambassadors, without ever saying a word. School of Music students in the Red Hots! program perform for events all over campus, sharing their talents and love of music and transforming the ordinary into something special. Their appearance ensures that the arts have a presence at the University’s most important events.

As Jacqueline Voland of the School of Medicine explains, they are “the hidden gem on campus.” In its fourth year, the School established the Red Hots! to provide freelance experience for its students, while exposing the campus community to its exceptional musical talent. With a string quartet, jazz ensemble, pianists, harpists and classical guitarist, plenty of options exist for those wanting to create just the right ambience for their event.

The University President’s Office is a frequent requestor of Red Hot! Performers. “They bring high caliber talent, class and elegance to any event and leave a wonderful first and lasting impression,” explains President David and Dr. Sandi Pershing.

The student Red Hots! gain professional experience and strengthen their resumes by serving as University ambassadors to alumni, donors and the community. They also receive payment for every performance, providing support similar to a fellowship.

“The Red Hots! offers me opportunities to perform for varied audiences and to move people by my music,” said pianist and Red Hot! Shanmo Guan. The School of Music’s Advisory Board funds the Red Hots! program through its annual Camerata Awards Gala. Events that qualify pay no charge for Red Hot! Performers.

For more information please visit Red Hots!.