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OU School of Film: BFA CAPSTONE SCREENING

Come celebrate the excellent work of budding filmmakers from the OHIO School of Film’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program!

Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

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

Ohio University School of Film invites you to our 2025 Senior Capstone Showcase at the Athena Cinema on Friday May 2nd at 7pm!

This annual event celebrates the culminating cinematic achievements of the graduating BFA Senior class, featuring short films “Rose Tinted Glases” directed by Jack Connelly, “Laced in Smoke” directed by K.J Roberts, “The Playhouse” directed by Rachel Weisberg, “Tuesday” directed by Amy Mancinelli, “Rue” directed by Emily Skipworth, “The Safe House” directed by James Kelly, “5000//20” directed by Ross Jeffers, “Tonight Corporeal” directed by Jordan Walker, “I Can Be Killed” directed by Horatio Allen and “Insanely Lonely” directed by Zach Hess.

The Films and Filmmakers

Rose Tinted Glasses – Directed by Jack Connelly. Runtime: 12 min 30 sec.

Synopsis: An introverted boy navigates a new and exciting friendship with a girl. Living too much of the relationship in his head, he mis-reads the situation and loses something he once loved.

 

 

Laced In Smoke – Directed by K.J. Roberts. Runtime: 5 min

Synopsis: A laid-back gaming session takes a surreal turn when one of the three friends, Chris, is pulled into a haze of illusion and imagination. But, as Chris slips deeper into fantasy, the line between reality and delusion begins to blur, testing the limits of perception.

 

 

The Playhouse – Directed by Rachel Weisberg. Runtime: 11 min 58 sec

Synopsis: A struggling actor desperate for a job goes on a interview set up by her best friend for what they think is a character actor for children’s birthday parties when, in reality, its for something a little more R-rated.

 

 

Tuesday – Directed by Amy Mancinelli. Runtime: 11 min

Synopsis: Over a quiet pasta dinner, a couple’s conversation takes an unexpected turn when the topic of children arises, unravelling their fears, hopes, and uncertain future.

 

 

Rue – Directed by Emily Skipworth. Runtime: 6 min 56 sec

Synopsis: In the aftermath of a devastating loss, April Searches for lost dogs in an attempt to redeem herself of her sexuality.

 

 

Safe House – Directed by James Kelly. Runtime: 21 min

Synopsis: After returning home from a swim meet to find her door wide open, Claire spirals into paranoia as she begins to question whether it’s just her family in the house.

 

 

Tonight Corporeal – Directed by Jordan Walker. Runtime: 10 min 14 sec

Synopsis: Kenneth Boone is house-sitting for his uncle in his secluded cabin in the woods where something begins to haunt him, but he can’t discern if it is an other-worldly beast or his own religious guilt driving him insane.

 

 

5000/20 – Directed by Ross Jeffers. Runtime: 10 min

Synopsis: Breaking up with his estranged online relationship, a contempt boy tries to figure out his identity while having a night out with friends where long-time inhibitions melt into a doomsday house party in August 1999.

 

I Can Be Killed – Directed by Horatio Allen. Runtime: 16 min 26 sec

Synopsis: Not wanting to die in a body that repulses him, Lev, a trans college student, resorts to the most extreme measures possible.

 

 

Insanely Lonely – Directed by Zach Hess. Runtime: 16 min

Synopsis: Milo is just a young ordinary college student. But he struggles with a deep depression and loneliness and is just trying to connect with people because he feels like he doesn’t fit in. Anyways, after a depressing night out, he goes home and just has a nice phone call with his mom that changes his outlook on his situation.

 

 

 

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OU School of Film: 3RD YEAR MFA THESIS SCREENING

Come celebrate the excellent work of student filmmakers from the OHIO School of Film’s Master of Fine Arts program!

Saturday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

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

The screening will consist of a series of short films created exclusively by student filmmakers who are in their 3rd year of Ohio University School of Film’s Master of Fine Arts program. Trust us…you don’t want to miss this special event!

The Films and Filmmakers

Maya – directed by Sharique Siddiqui. Runtime: 10 min 33 sec *

* NOTE: This film will screen in the School of Film Screening Room on the bottom floor of 31 S. Court St. from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and from 9:00-10:00 p.m., before and after the event at The Athena

Synopsis: Maya is a 360° Cinematic VR film that immerses the viewer in a surreal world shaped by a mysterious woman named Maya, who blurs the line between illusion and reality. Inspired by the ancient Vedic concept of Māyā, the film traps the audience in her ever-shifting dreamscape, challenging their perception at every turn.

 

THREADS – directed by James Joseph. Runtime: 19 min

Synopsis: Over the Christmas holidays, Jane becomes trapped in a mall washroom. But the true escape lies not in breaking the door—but in reconciling with the past she’s spent a lifetime avoiding.

 

 

Ashanti Immigrant – directed by Peter Owusu. Runtime: 17 min

Synopsis: A fading artist and her young assistant battle personal insecurities, cultural differences, and creative tension as they attempt to complete one final masterpiece together.

 

 

Sawt: An Oral History of Resettlement Campuses – directed by Yana Durado. Runtime: 18 min

Synopsis: Ṣawt: An Oral History of Resettlement Campuses amplifies the voices of refugees who have found safety and solidarity within U.S. campuses, weaving together stories of home, hope, and human connection.

 

 

From Athens, With Love – directed by Aram Riazi. Runtime: 14 min

Synopsis: A cinematic letter from Athens to home, from Aram’s journey to the United States.

 

 

 

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Be Vicarious – directed by Samuel Coletta-Bates. Runtime: 15 min 30 sec

Synopsis: Herman makes a living off of recording and selling his own memories. He’s employed by Elise, a wealthy agoraphobe, and, as the two continue to meet, the nature of their relationship begins to blur.

 

 

A Force of Some Kind – directed by Constanze Brodbeck. Runtime: 16 min 3 sec

Synopsis: Through loving, losing, and playing punk music, Constanze learns what love is all about.

 

 

 

 

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School of Film Thesis Screenings

Four MFA thesis films will be screened, including:

  • “Pancakes Pasture” Keisha Martin 

  • “Maggie in Fall” Graham Holford

  • “Mother of Two” Jacob Midkiff

  • “Per Ignem” Robert Kaithern

 

Free admission! Presented by the Ohio University School of Film.

 

PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE TEST ARE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO THE ATHENA CINEMA.

 

 

 

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School of Film First Year Screenings

The Athena Cinema will be hosting a free screening of first-year School of Film students. Selected works will be presented by students from their first year in the School of Film’s MFA class.

 

Selections are made from each student’s portfolio which includes two 13-minute narrative films and one 35-minute documentary. The students were given strict parameters and budgets for their projects and acted as editor, producer, screenwriter, and costume designer.

 

The First-Year Screening will take place on Saturday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Athena Cinema on 20 South Court St.

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

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