OU School of Film: 3RD YEAR MFA THESIS SCREENING

Viewing: May 03,2025

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.

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