Viewing: May 02,2025
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.
