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OU School of Film: 2ND YEAR MFA SCREENING

Come celebrate the excellent work of student filmmakers from the OHIO School of Film’s 2nd-year MFA Program!

Saturday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE and open to the Public – Tickets are required

The Ohio University School of Film is proud to showcase seven original short films created by second-year graduate students. During their second year, graduate film students refine their craft and deepen their storytelling through the creation of highly personal and formally daring works. As they move toward their thesis year, their artistic identities begin to take shape and result in films that are bold, imaginative, and emotionally resonant.

This year’s lineup explores themes of artistic obsession, psychological unraveling, fantasy, secret crushes, trust, survival, faith and assimilation. From the inner chaos of creative ambition to surreal landscapes of the mind, these stories reflect the emotional and social worlds of contemporary life. Many projects include collaborations with students from the School of Theater and members of the Ohio University and Athens community.

Films and Filmmakers

Thirsty by Zinn Rogers – Narrative. Runtime: 15 min

Synopsis: A painter begins to have a breakdown while trying to paint her masterpiece.

 

 

 

Tub by Andrew Bowman – Narrative. Runtime: 12 min

Synopsis: Three incompatible fantasies are channeled through a cast-iron tub and its discordant inhabitants.

 

 

 

Pin by MJ Golazari – Experimental. Runtime: 5 min

Synopsis: A woman’s quiet routines begins to fray as the unseen weight of external unrest presses in, blurring the line between interior calm and a mysterious collapse.

 

 

Everything Is Fine by Gift Sukez Sukali – Narrative. Runtime: 9 min

Synopsis: When a toxic leak threatens a small Michigan neighborhood, a complacent husband clings to denial as his panicked wife demands they flee, forcing a darkly comic reckoning with apathy, trust, and survival.

 

 

Still Rolling by Mohamed Essam Abouelenain – Narrative. Runtime: 15 min

Synopsis: A sixty-year-old theatre professor lands her first on-camera role, only to find herself in a toxic location under the control of a toxic filmmaker — will she survive the performance or lose herself to it?

 

 

The Kiss by Salome Sulaberidze – Narrative. Runtime: 23 min

Synopsis: Lee, a young withdrawn girl has a secret crush on her brother’s friend Peter. Instead of showing her feelings directly, she lives in her imagination, but everything changes at the Halloween party when she finds Peter laying alone and unconscious in the forest.

 

 

Alien by Alaa Al-Shameri – Narrative. Runtime: 30 min

Synopsis: As his visa expires, a young Muslim man in America struggles between the pull of assimilation and the peace of faith, discovering that identity means more than belonging.

 

 

This event is made possible through the support of the Ohio University School of Film, the Chaddock and Morrow College of Fine Arts, and Arts for Ohio

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PRIMETIME

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Robert Pattinson stars in a new biographical psychological crime thriller from A24 Studios!

Set twenty years ago, the film details the efforts of Dateline NBC journalist Chris Hansen as he leans hard into creating the compelling (and highly controversial) reality TV series To Catch A Predator — a show designed to catch adult men who sexually prey on minors. To get the series off the ground, Hansen has to walk a very fine line between success and journalistic ethics.

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SUPERTROOPERS 3

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Everyone’s favorite cops are back with the third installment of the cult comedy classic from the Broken Lizard crew: SUPER TROOPERS 3. When Farva’s wildly over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny’s sister spirals into chaos, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny’s schemes to break up the relationship, while trying to crack a pernicious new drug ring — all to save the day and maybe the wedding itself.

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RESIDENT EVIL

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From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Barbarian, Weapons) comes a thriller — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise! In an all-new story, the film follows Bryan (played by Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race for survival as one fateful, horrifying night collapses around him in chaos.

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Holiday Film Series: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS + The OU Trombone Choir

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Join us Friday, December 5th at 7:00 p.m. for a classic Christmas film from the one-and-only Dr. Seuss!

And, making spirits even more bright, we’ll have a wonderful pre-show performance by the OU Trombone Choir who will play a series of timeless Christmas songs for your enjoyment!

Admission is a canned or non-perishable food product, or a monetary donation to a local food charity.

Seating will begin at 6:40 p.m.

The Trombone Choir performance will begin at 7:05 p.m.

The film will begin at 7:30 p.m.

About the Film

With his negative vibes and a heart “two sizes too small”, The Grinch has watched from the sidelines as the inhabitants of the quiet village of Whoville enjoy their happy lives of togetherness and joy. The holidays are especially irksome, and this Christmas, The Grinch has had enough. The mean ol’ greenie hatches a plan to pose as Santa Claus and put a stop to the Whos’s fun-loving yuletide celebration by doing Christmas in reverse! He decides that, instead of giving presents, he’ll take all the gifts for himself. As his demented plan unfolds, however, it may just be that the spirit of Christmas will be strong enough to enchant even an antisocial old curmudgeon like The Grinch!

Originally aired on TV in 1966, How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a classic of animation and features the voice talents of the legendary Boris Karloff. During the past six decades, this fantastic short film has become a perennial part of the holiday season!

About the OU Trombone Choir

Ohio University’s Trombone Choir has been a cornerstone of musical excellence since its founding in 1962 by Professor Robert Smith. The ensemble flourished in the 1980s under Reginald Fink, whose leadership brought national recognition and influential publications. After Fink’s passing in 1996, Tony Baker continued the tradition until 2000, followed by Chris Hayes for 12 years. Sarah Paradis directed the studio in 2012, and, since 2014, Lucas Borges has proudly led the program.

The choir has showcased its artistry across Ohio and on prestigious stages, including the American Trombone Workshop in Washington, D.C. (2004, 2017) and the International Trombone Festival at Ball State University (2019). OHIO’s trombone program has produced outstanding educators, orchestral and military musicians, and versatile performers.

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Holiday Film Series: ELF + a cappella Music by The Tempo Tantrums

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Join us Saturday, December 6th at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. for a fun holiday movie “yule” definitely not want to miss!

As an added treat, both screenings will include a pre-show performance of a cappella Christmas music by local choir “The Tempo Tantrums”

Admission is a canned or non-perishable food product, or a monetary donation to a local food charity.

About the Film

Although he is raised by Santa’s elves at the North Pole, it soon becomes clear that Buddy is not your average Santa’s little helper — at over 6ft tall, Buddy clearly has some human roots. When he learns the truth of his origins, Buddy goes in search of his human family, and his journey takes him to New York City where he not only meets his long-lost father, but also the girl of his dreams. Adjusting to life as a human in The Big Apple doesn’t exactly come easily for Buddy, especially considering that his new-found dad is a bit of a scrooge. However, Buddy will prove that he has what it takes to show everyone how to find the holiday spirit.

Will Farrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, and the late-great Bob Newhart star in this holiday classic directed by Jon Favreau — one of the funniest Christmas films of all time!

About the Tempo Tantrums

The Tempo Tantrums: A Treble Voiced A Cappella Group is an Ohio University treble a cappella group. This 18 member all-treble-voiced a cappella ensemble was founded in the Fall of 2007, and is based in Athens, Ohio. Auditions occur at the beginning of Fall semester, and you do NOT have to be a music major or be affiliated with the OU School of Music to try out. Their Mission Statement is “to bring together fresh, diverse, and musically talented young people while creating a fun and cohesive rehearsal environment, stressing democratic-style collaborations in order to prepare and share original a cappella arrangements of pop culture music.”

The Tempo Tantrum organization is open to all students currently enrolled at Ohio University.

 

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THE HISTORY OF CONCRETE

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Fresh off the heels of the success of his HBO series How to with John Wilson comes a new feature-length documentary that takes a “hard” look at one of the worlds most important materials!

Concrete, the world’s most widely used building material, appears as an ever-present life force, and John sets out to make the definitive documentary on the matter. After attending a workshop on how to write and sell a Hallmark movie, he decides to use the industry-approved Hallmark formula to tell this seemingly drab story and increase his movie’s appeal. But his foundation soon begins to crumble–literally and figuratively–as he struggles to balance artistic freedom with the realities of the modern film industry.

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Member Appreciation Screening: SUNSET BOULEVARD

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Join us Friday, December 12th at 7:00 p.m. for a two-fold celebration of classic cinema as we honor both our fantastic group of Athena Members and the 75th anniversary of Sunset Boulevard!

FREE Admission for Athena Members + 1 guest / $8 admission for non-members – Tickets are required

Not a member yet..? We’re currently offering 13 months for the price of 12, so now is a great time to join our Member Program – click the link below for more details!

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About the film

This year marks the 75th anniversary of one of the greatest films in cinema history: Billy Wilder’s film noir Sunset Boulevard. William Holden and Gloria Swanson star in this sordid tale about fame’s flickering flame. Down-and-out screenwriter Joe Gillis (Holden) is drawn into a web of intrigue by nearly-forgotten silent film star Norma Desmond (Swanson) who seeks to manipulate Gillis into writing a fresh script that will initiate her return to the big screen. As the pair get more involved in the project, it becomes clear to Gillis that Norma lives in a world of fantasy where her former fame is still at its apex even though the trappings of a lavish Hollywood lifestyle are now beyond her means. When Norma’s delusions cause her to fall in love with Gillis, things take a dark turn when she realizes that he may just be using her as much as she has sought to use him.

Nominated for 11 Academy Awards (and winning 3), and considered by many to be one of the greatest films of all time, Sunset Boulevard is the quintessential film noir — a story full of deceit, double-crossing, and, ultimately, death. In addition to Holden and Swanson, the excellent cast boasts solid performances by legendary actors Erich Von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, and Jack Warden; in addition to featuring cameo appearances by some of the era’s top Hollywood icons like director Cecile B. DeMille, gossip columnists Hedda Hopper and Sid Skolsky, and actor Buster Keaton.

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FJORD

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Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice, Captain America and The Winter Soldier) and Renate Reinsve (The Worst Person in The World, Sentimental Value) star in the latest film from award-winning Romanian writer-director Cristian Mungiu, a legal drama based in a true story!

Inspired by real events, this film relates the struggles of The Gheorgiu’s, a family of religiously-devout Romanians living in a remote village on a fjord in Norway. When their teenage daughter shows up at school with bruises, the local villagers, whose morals and values are culturally different, soon begin to suspect that the family’s religious practices may be to blame. Soon an investigation is initiated and the family falls under the scrutiny and strain a local judicial system that does not seem likely to judge them fairly.

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DIGGER

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Hollywood icon Tom Cruise undergoes an amazing transformation for his starring role as “Digger” Rockwell in the latest film from Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Iñárritu!

In this fast-paced black-comedy, Digger Rockwell has become the most powerful man on Earth. When he brings about a calamity that threatens to destroy humanity, he takes it upon himself to serve as the world’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed ruins life as we know it.

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