9TH ANNUAL

NACOGDOCHES FILM FESTIVAL

NACOGDOCHES FILM FESTIVAL

2020

FEBRUARY 20-22, 2020FREDONIA HOTEL | NACOGDOCHES, TEXASNACOGDOCHESFILMFESTIVAL.COMNacFilmFest

Nacogdoches Art Alliance The Nacogdoches Art Alliance, also known as the Nacogdoches Film Festival, is an IRS-approved 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose goal is to raise scholarship money for film students attending Stephen F. Austin State University, as well as to provide financial support for the SFA Film program’s annual Summer Feature Film project, where SFA students experience firsthand the making of a full-length feature film.

All members of the Nacogdoches Art Alliance and the Film Festival are volunteers who receive no financial compensation for their efforts. All proceeds, after festival expenses, go toward scholarships and the annual student feature film project.

History of Nacogdoches Film Festival The Nacogdoches Film Festival traces its origins way back to 2010, when a small group of individuals from throughout the Nacogdoches community got together for the express purpose of celebrating films made by, or about, Texans.

Our very first film festival was held in April 2012 at the Hotel Fredonia in downtown Nacogdoches and has been held every year since then, shifting to a February timeslot back in 2014 in order to work around scheduling conflicts with the Texas National art competition and exposition. The 2020 Nacogdoches Film Festival is our ninth annual event.

An important element of the Film Festival has been the Short Film competition, in which hundreds of filmmakers have submitted entries through our FilmFreeway portal. We now offer five separate competition categories: one for Short Films, one for Independent Feature Films, one for Documentary Films, one for Music Videos, and one for budding High School filmmakers.

Panel Sessions ScheduleFriday, February 21, 2020

12:00pm — Acting in Hollywood — Brad Maule will talk about acting in Hollywood.

1:00pm — Music in Film — Christopher North will cover his process of composing and scoring for film.

2:00pm — Working in Hollywood — Ben Idom will go over how to find work in Hollywood.

3:00pm — Documentary Panel — Hansi Oppenheimer, the director of All Hail the Popcorn King, will discuss the process of making documentaries.

4:00pm — Different Filmmaking Styles — Derek Wayne Johnson and Herbert Midgley will cover how they approach filmmaking.

Saturday, February 22, 2020

11:00am — Making a Feature Film in Nacogdoches — Buddy Ketelle and Herbert Midgley will cover how they made feature films in Nacogdoches Texas.

12:00pm — Acting Panel — Joey Oglesby will talk about acting in this engaging panel.

1:00pm — Independent Film Panel — Josh Jordan, director of This World Won’t Break, will talk about the process of completing an independent film in Texas.

2:00pm — Entertainment Law — Larry Waks and Dave Brichler will cover the law as it concerns to filmmaking. Come ask your legal questions about your film projects.

3:00pm — Screenwriting Panel — Joe Lansdale will talk about writing in this panel.

Special GuestsMINDY BLEDSOE — director, producer, screenwriter, actress, SFA graduate, and occasional actress, she is one half of Bledska Works with her partner, Rob Senska. Collectively, she has five award winning short films and is currently on the festival circuit with her feature film debut, The In-Between, which will be showing on Saturday evening.

DAVE BRICHLER — currently a Corporate Paralegal for the firm, Foley & Lardner LLP, working since 2017 alongside his longtime colleague, Larry Waks, in the firm’s Austin office. He specializes in entertainment law and copyright and trademark matters based on his music business history.

RUTH BUZZI — legendary comedienne and Emmy-Award winning actress, she is best known for her performances on the comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In from 1968–73, for which she won a Golden Globe Award and received five Emmy nominations. Over the years, Ruth has appeared in dozens of movies and hundreds of television shows. Most recently, she has appeared in the 2017 SFA summer student film production, Glenn’s Gotta Go, which will be shown at this year’s Nacogdoches Film Festival.

GEORGE FOREMAN — Olympic Gold Medalist, former World Heavyweight Champion, businessman, entrepreneur and minister, George was born in Marshall, Texas and currently lives in Houston with his family. “There was a big element of patriotism in what I did; being in the Olympics, you couldn’t help but love your country more than before,” Foreman said in his autobiography, BY GEORGE. “But I meant it in a way that was much bigger than ordinary patriotism. It was about identity. An American—that’s who I was. I was waving the flag as much for myself as for the country. I was letting everyone know who I was and, at the same time, saying that I was proud to be an American.”

DEREK WAYNE JOHNSON — film director, screenwriter, producer and SFA graduate, Derek was born in Carthage, Texas and currently lives and works in Los Angeles. In 2017, Johnson directed and produced John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs, a documentary about Academy Award-winning director John G. Avildsen, whose credits include Rocky and The Karate Kid. Sylvester Stallone handpicked Johnson to direct and produce 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic, a documentary featuring Stallone narrating behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the original film.

JOSH JORDAN — filmmaker, director, actor, artist, Josh started off as an actor, appearing in several feature films, as well as the sitcom, SCRUBS. Josh began to slowly transition himself to behind the lens, working on MTV featured music videos for the Polyphonic Spree, Rhett Miller of the Old 97’s and many more. After premiering his short film, SAM AND GUS, and winning several film festival awards, along with audience awards, he decided to write and direct his first full length feature film, THIS WORLD WON’T BREAK, which will be shown at the 2020 Nacogdoches Film Festival.

BUDDY KETELLE — independent filmmaker, director, screenwriter and SFA graduate, Buddy directed his feature debut, Let’s Kill Mom, as part of SFA’s Summer Feature program. Since graduating with his Master of Fine Arts in Cinematography, Buddy works full time as a freelancer in the film industry in Texas. In his spare time, he co-hosts the movie podcast, “I Guess We’re Watching...,” alongside fellow SFA film alumni Ethan Cartwright.

JOE R. LANSDALE — award-winning author and screenwriter, Joe is the author of over 40 novels and numerous short stories. He has written for comics, television, film, newspapers and Internet sites. Joe is the subject of the just-released documentary film, All Hail the Popcorn King, which will be shown at this year’s Nacogdoches Film Festival. His Hap and Leonard novels are the inspiration for Sundance Television’s series, Hap and Leonard, which ran for three seasons. He has received the Edgar Award, eight Bram Stoker Awards, the Horror Writers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the British Fantasy Award, the Grinzani Cavour Prize for Literature, the Herodotus Historical Fiction Award, the Inkpot Award for Contributions to Science Fiction and Fantasy, and many others.

BRAD MAULE — award-winning actor, director, screenwriter, musician, singer, SFA graduate, Brad is best known for his long-running role as Dr. Tony Jones on the television serial, General Hospital, a role he played from 1984 to 2006, and his three years as Ashlee Simpson’s father, George, on the WB network’s 7th Heaven. His other television credits include guest starring roles in The White Shadow, Three’s Company, Too Close for Comfort, Charlie’s Angels, and the ABC miniseries, Malibu. Brad is currently a lecturer in the theatre and the film programs at Stephen F. Austin State University. He also wrote the screenplay for Glenn’s Gotta Go, the 2017 SFA Student Summer Feature Film that will be showing at the 2020 Nacogdoches Film Festival.

HERBERT MIDGLEY — filmmaker, screenwriter, composer, actor, musician and SFA graduate, Herb has worked as a director, unit production manager, assistant director, camera, editor, sound design, sound mixer, boom, grip, production assistant, screenwriter, and composer. He has worked on ten feature films and fifty-plus short films. Also, Herbert has made many narrative and art films and is an active photographer. He is in demand as a producer, composer and assistant director for independent films. Last year he wrote two feature film screenplays and made various indie films and music videos.

CHRISTOPHER NORTH — Dallas-born, Grammy-nominated composer for film, television/original series, theater, dance and various ensembles, Christopher is also a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumental musician, having performed at Carnegie Hall and on Grammy award-winning recordings, with 20 albums, scores to over 50 films distributed around the world (many award winning) and a growing opus of chamber/symphonic music. He is an assistant professor in the Songwriting Department of Boston’s Berklee College of Music. He has played bass for Quincy Jones, with The Dixie Chicks and Rosanne Cash, and in orchestras as well as on Broadway.

Special Guests

JOEY OGLESBY — was born in Plano, Texas, and, after attending Baylor University and studying Theatre Arts, he moved to New York for acting. He then moved back to Dallas, where he landed a role as Guy Raston in the acclaimed NBC series, Friday Night Lights. Following that, he moved to Los Angeles and worked as the villainous Cale in the Ryan Coogler film, Fruitvale Station, which starred Michael B. Jordan. Along with film, television and commercial credits, Joey is widely considered to be satirical internet phenomenon, Donnie Davies.

HANSI OPPENHEIMER — independent documentary filmmaker and director from New York City, she has been making low to no budget documentaries for almost twenty years, including the feature, Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements. Her web series Squee! is about women and fandom and has screened at dozens of festivals, winning numerous awards. Her short documentary, Squee Fu: Fans Celebrate the Return of Joe Bob Briggs, was recently selected as Best Documentary at this year’s ScareFest. All Hail the Popcorn King premiered to a packed house in Austin last August and was been invited to screen at George R.R. Martin’s Jean Cocteau Theater on October 5th in a special Lansdale-palooza celebration.

KENT PERKINS — businessman, entrepreneur and actor, Kent grew up near Fort Worth and moved to Hollywood after getting a lead role in Columbia Picture’s 1976 film, Drive-in. He starred in three TV series in the 1970s and 1980s, including the first Showtime series, Lone Star Bar & Grill. He was in half a dozen other movies, including Any Which Way You Can with Clint Eastwood. Kent started his own Private Investigations firm in Los Angeles in 1982, specializing in internal theft, drug and other criminal cases for employers such as Warner Brothers and Disney. Kent’s firm was the largest of its type on the West Coast when he sold it in 2003 and moved with his wife, Ruth Buzzi, to a ranch near Stephenville, Texas, where they raise cattle and horses.

GREG SCHROEDER — actor, singer and songwriter, Greg is known for his work on Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (2013), Pedigo’s Magic Pilsner: Garage Sale (2018), and This World Won’t Break (2019). Known for his earthy, Texas-Blues sound and a poetic writing, Greg is a gem in Americana music. Greg has played shows from New York to California and anywhere in between. In over 18 years on the scene, he has had the honor to share the stage with artists like James McMurtry, Joe Ely, Monte Montgomery, Bob Schneider, Gary Louris, Rhett Miller, The Gourds, Shiny Rib, The O’s, Sara Hickman, The Trishas, Slobberbone, Sorta, just to name a few.

ROB SENSKA — cinematographer, screenwriter and SFA graduate, Rob is a director of photography and camera operator for Bledska Works for scripted and unscripted films and shows. His passion for storytelling always influences his creative choices. Netflix’s doc show, Fastest Car, was one of 2018’s top binge watched shows, and feature film, The In-Between, is on its festival run. It is being shown on Saturday evening. His work on short films and music docs is also constant, many of them taking home top awards.

Special Guests

DAVID STALLINGS — entertainment producer and publisher, David is a Nacogdoches native, whose 50 year career in the entertainment business has included concert, record and television production. He has worked with Ray Price, The Oak Ridge Boys, Mel Tillis, Percy Sledge, Justin Wilson, John Conlee, Wayne Newton, The Platters, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Hank Williams’ Drifting Cowboys Band, Ernest Tubb, Moe Bandy, Joe Stampley, Billy Bob Thornton and many more. He also performed comedy concerts and recorded 14 albums using the stage name ‘Willie P. Richardson,’ selling more than 1.25 million copies from 1995 to 2015.

LARRY WAKS — longtime entertainment lawyer, Larry Waks is a partner with Foley & Lardner LLP in the firm’s Dallas, Austin, New York, Miami and Los Angeles offices. He is a member of the firm’s Transactions and Intellectual Property Practices. Larry has substantial experience representing record companies, publishing companies, film studios and producers, video game companies, advertising and public relations companies, artists, bands, songwriters, screenwriters, industry trade groups, merchandising companies, broadcasters, cable network content companies, and print media throughout the United States and in foreign countries in litigation and transactional matters.

Special Guests

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 20205:00 - 5:45pm — Informal Happy Hour (cash bar) Fredonia Hotel (Nine Flags Bar)

6:00 - 6:30pm — FILM: 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Fredonia Hotel (Banita Room)

6:30 - 6:45pm — Q&A with director Derek Wayne Johnson Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

7:00 - 9:30pm — FILM: This World Won’t Break Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

9:30 - 9:45pm — Q&A with director Josh Jordan and Greg Schroeder Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

10:00 - 11:00pm — SPECIAL EVENT: Concert with Greg Schroeder either in the Banita or Nine Flags Bar

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 202012:00 - 5:00pm — PANELS: Film Industry Panel Sessions Fredonia Hotel (Rusk Room)

1:00 - 3:00pm — FILMS: Best of the 2020 NacFilmFest Short Film Competition — Cole Art Center in Downtown Nacogdoches

5:00 - 6:30pm — VIP Reception (VIP All-Access Pass Holders Only) Nacogdoches Visitors Center

7:00 - 8:00 — SPECIAL PROGRAM: A Conversation With George Foreman, interviewed by David Stallings Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

8:15 - 9:45pm — FILM: Glenn’s Gotta Go (2017 SFA Student Summer Film featuring Ruth Buzzi and Brad Maule) Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

9:45 - 10:00pm — Q&A with Ruth Buzzi, Brad Maule and other film participants Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

10:15 - 11:30pm — FILM: Let’s Kill Mom (2018 SFA Student Summer Film directed by Buddy Ketelle) — Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

11:30 - 11:45pm — Q&A with director Buddy Ketelle and other film participants Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

11:45pm - ??? — Informal After Party (cash bar) Fredonia Hotel Nine Flags Bar

2020 Film Festival Schedule

2020 Film Festival ScheduleSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 20209:00 - 9:10am — FILM: Astronaut (by Jelly Bean), winner of the 2020 NacFilmFest Music Video Competition Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

9:15 - 10:30am — FILM: Summer Feature: A History of SFA Student Productions, winner of the 2020 NacFilmFest Documentary Film Competition — Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

10:30 - 10:45am — Q&A with director Dudley May

10:30am - 12:30pm — FILMS: Best of the 2020 High School Short Film Competition — Cole Art Center in Downtown Nacogdoches

11:00am - 4:00pm — PANELS: Film Industry Panel Sessions Fredonia Hotel (Rusk)

12:00 - 2:00pm — FILMS: Best of the 2020 NacFilmFest Short Film Competition — Cole Art Center in Downtown Nacogdoches

2:15 - 3:45pm — FILM: Let’s Kill Mom (2018 SFA Student Summer Film directed by Buddy Ketelle) — Fredonia Hotel (Banita Room)

4:00 - 5:30pm — FILM: Lion Killer, winner of the 2020 Feature Film Competition — Fredonia Hotel (Banita Room)

5:30 - 7:00pm — Dinner on your own

7:00 - 8:15pm — FILM: All Hail the Popcorn King — Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

8:15 - 8:30pm — Q&A with director Hansi Oppenheimer and Joe Lansdale Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

8:45 - 9:00pm — FILM: You’re the Puppet, winner of the 2020 NacFilmFest Short Film Competition — Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

9:00 - 10:15pm — FILM: The In-Between — Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

10:15 - 10:30pm — Q&A with director Mindy Bledsoe & Rob Senska Fredonia Hotel (Banita)

10:30pm - ??? — Informal After Party (cash bar) Fredonia Hotel Nine Flags Bar

Films Being ShownAll Hail the Popcorn King — a documentary film about award-winning author and screenwriter Joe R. Lansdale, directed by Hansi Oppenheimer. Lansdale shares stories from his life and career in Nacogdoches, Texas, while a wide range of artists and fans, including Joe Hill, Mick Garris, Brian Keene, Bruce Campbell, Don Coscarelli, and more, share what they love the most about the man and his work. All Hail the Popcorn King paints a vivid picture of iconoclastic creator Joe R. Lansdale, who isn’t just a talented writer, but seems to be a genuinely good person, to boot. The interviews included here are in such a down-to-earth, conversational manner that you can’t help but just get drawn in by his charisma and sense of humor. CREDIT: Psycho Drive-In.

Astronaut (by Jelly Bean) — WINNER of the 2020 NacFilmFest Music Video Competition, Astronaut is a no budget Space Odyssey, a voyage into the imaginary world of a hero who, night after night, explores the universe seeking for a safe haven. Directed by Pierre Ponchant of La Chapelle-d’Armentières, France.

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic — Directed by SFA alum Derek Wayne Johnson, this soon-to-be-released documentary is narrated by Sylvester Stallone and details the making of the original film through his narration of John Avildsen’s behind the scenes footage, rehearsal footage and home movies, some of which was used in the film, John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs, but a lot that is never before been seen. Sly handpicked Derek to direct and produce it and the film was recently sold to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for release on their cable and streaming channel, Epix. It will also soon be on airlines and digital download. OFFICIAL TRAILER.

Glenn’s Gotta Go — in the 2017 SFA Student Summer Feature Film, written by Brad Maule and directed by Levie Isaacks, ASC, Dustin just wanted to enjoy his first summer off from college at home in East Texas, he never dreamed he’d have to save his grandmother, Polly (Ruth Buzzi of Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In fame), from a killer con-man she met on a four-day cruise out of Galveston. Independence Day takes on a whole new meaning in this dark East Texas comedy of mobile homes, fireworks, a beauty queen mother, two nosy sisters, a criminal new husband and a dog named, Destiny. Murder, family and rabbit for dinner makes for a tasty movie. PRESENTED BY SFASU School of Art.

Let’s Kill Mom — in the 2018 SFA Student Summer Feature Film, written and directed by Buddy Ketelle for his MFA thesis, two estranged siblings (Logan Ward and Madison Laird) reunite as adults to plot the murder of their antagonistic mother (Jody Ryan) in hopes of getting ahold of a large inheritance. Along the way, they find themselves in over their heads as their simple plan has unforeseen consequences. Hilarity (and carnage) ensue in this dark comedy full of colorful characters.

Films Being ShownLion Killer — Winner of the 2020 NacFilmFest Independent Feature Film Competition, Lion Killer was directed by Derrick Fury of Houston, Texas. A struggling Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor and a domestic abuse survivor, grapple with their past while trying to learn how to love once again. The film stars Regina Ting Chen and Matthew Meehan.

Summer Feature: A History of SFA Student Productions — Winner of the 2020 NacFilmFest Documentary Film Competition, Summer Feature was written, directed and produced by Dudley May. It tells the history of the Feature Film Program at Stephen F. Austin State University’s Film School. The story is told through the perceptive of former student directors and writers.

The In-Between — Directed by SFA alumna Mindy Bledsoe and co-written with fellow SFA graduate Rob Senska and Jennifer Stone, this film is about two women set out on a road trip with different missions. Mads (played by Jennifer Stone of Wizards of Waverly Place) needs to renew her driver’s license in South Dakota, while Junior needs to visit Portland, Oregon, on a quest for her dead sister. Both women have medical issues that cause friction along the way, but they never let those problems define their identities. Mads is also keeping a secret from Junior, that could explode at any moment and ruin their journey.

This World Won’t Break — directed by Josh David Jordan and starring Greg Schroeder, This World Won’t Break is about a broken-down middle-aged Texas troubadour who yearns to be remembered like the southern bluesmen before him. However, his failings and self-doubt forestall his musical dreams and blind him to the open road.

You’re the Puppet — Winner of the 2020 NacFilmFest Short Film Competition, You’re the Puppet was directed by Michael Charron of Austin, Texas. Laramie and Leonard are the hottest comedy duo in the local scene. Tired of Leonard getting all the credit, Laramie considers branching out on his own.

Short Films Being ShownThe following is a list (in alphabetical order) of the best of those films selected by our judges for showing at the 2020 Nacogdoches Film Festival:

WINNER — You’re the Puppet — directed by Michael Charron; SYNOPSIS: Laramie and Leonard are the hottest comedy duo in the local scene. Tired of Leonard getting all the credit, Laramie considers branching out on his own.

Age of Bryce — directed by Brian Elliott of Waco, Texas; SYNOPSIS: Smothered by an adoring, over-protective mom, 12-year-old Bryce Yancy Paul is pushed to the brink of pubescent revolution.

Don’t Die — directed by Cody Lovorn of San Antonio, Texas; SYNOPSIS: After deciding to turn in for the night, Cody can’t figure out if there is someone else in his house or if his mind is playing tricks on him.

Lillian— directed by Molly Vernon of League City, Texas; SYNOPSIS: A teenager cares for her younger sibling and local orphans in the face of danger after her Grandmother is killed surrendering to the Mexican Army toward the end of the Texas Revolution.

Matroesjkapop — directed by Traci Lavois Thiebaud of Houston, Texas; SYNOPSIS: A three-part musical film created for the theatrical pop group, Merel & Tony, the film explores the progression of self as one moves through the landscape of time.

Silent Partner— directed by Issa Currie of McKinney, Texas; SYNOPSIS: Hank’s Family is missing and he’s not talking. Two detectives are hot on the case but have nothing to go with. Can they solve the case before it goes cold?

Tunkapasula — directed by Jack Saxon of Hewitt, Texas; SYNOPSIS: Three friends are stranded on a road trip and discover untold secrets about one another.

Ultraviolence — directed by Holland Malone of Nacogdoches, Texas; SYNOPSIS: On a not-so-quiet Friday night, Kelly Kimberly’s life is turned upside down by the arrival of an unfamiliarly familiar face.

Bill Arscott Interview SeriesThe Arscott Interview Series, now in its third year, is intended to be an informal interview — in a format similar to James Lipton's iconic Inside the Actor's Studio — of a successful entertainment figure with Texas roots. Entertainment producer and publisher, as well as Nacogdoches native, David Stallings will conduct the interview

This year’s guest is George Foreman.

A Conversation With George Foreman will be a live, in-person conversation with Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time Heavyweight Champion of the World, successful entrepreneur and minister George Foreman, who will sit down with his friend, entertainment producer and publisher of Around the Town, David Stallings, and share the story of his extraordinary and inspirational life. From his childhood in Marshall, Texas, his time as an amateur and professional boxer where he achieved worldwide fame, to his life as a successful entrepreneur and businessman—all the while balancing the responsibilities for ministering to his congregation in Houston— George Foreman is an American icon who returned to his roots in East Texas. The program will include a short video produced by SFA film Student Armando Silvas.

High School Short Films Being ShownThe following is a list (in alphabetical order) of the best of those films that were selected by our judges for showing at the 2020 Nacogdoches Film Festival.

WINNER — Colors Run — directed by Olivia Carter of Austin, Texas; SYNOPSIS: The unlikely friendship of a broken old soul and a young imaginative girl.

Anansi — directed by Elliott Gibson of Woollahra, Australia; SYNOPSIS: Potion master, Anansi, is a man of many faces. Which face will he show an innocent boy in search of a potion for his sick father?

BaBam — directed by Nick Sherman of Anaheim, California; SYNOPSIS: A father sits down with his daughter to tell the story on how he became a superhero.

Cat — directed by Madeleine White of Los Angeles, California; SYNOPSIS: Arriving home the morning after missing his daughter’s birthday, a functioning alcoholic dad runs over the family cat and, in an attempt to hide it in the backyard, he finds himself drowning in the pool.

Hourglass — directed by Bryce Knick of The Grandin Theatre Film Lab in Roanoke, Virginia; SYNOPSIS: Terrible visions plague a woman until she confronts what lurks within them.

The Jingle — directed by Chase Bolnick of Randolph, New Jersey; SYNOPSIS: A teenager is haunted by the fact that, when he was nine, he was in the “Kars 4 Kids “ TV commercial.

Miracle— directed by Suzanne Spector of Houston, Texas; SYNOPSIS: After miraculously surviving a brutal car accident without a single injury, Claire is hunted by the devil.

The Rose — directed by Ashley Kang; SYNOPSIS: As she starts her new project, Mina begins to be tormented by someone at her studio, picking on every little mistake on her work.

The Protector — directed by Andy Hubert and Nabeel Raza of The Grandin Theatre Film Lab in Roanoke, Virginia; SYNOPSIS: A young boy takes inspiration from a vintage superhero show to learn how to be truly heroic.

Static — directed by Jackson Little of Calabasas, California; SYNOPSIS: A businessman, under pressure working at home, finds himself facing a series of strange occurrences while waiting for his wife to come home.

SFA Film Program Filmmaking has been taught at SFA for more than 40 years and has graduated hundreds of students who are working in all aspects of the professional field throughout the country. William Arscott heads this program and has been honored by the Stephen F. Austin Board of Regents, who named him a Regents Professor in 1984-85.

SFA’s reputation as a film/video school is outstanding and well-known within the vocation and students who graduate from the Film Program are totally prepared to work within this field.

The SFA School of Art graduate filmmaking program is inherently interdisciplinary and is designed to provide advanced studies for film students seeking the Master of Fine Arts degree. Its mission is to develop filmmakers who may obtain professional status in the independent media, industrial media, entertainment industry, or academic communities.

The program also encourages work that is aesthetically challenging and seeks to develop filmmakers who will express a personal voice through their work. Specialized areas of filmmaking such as cinematography, screenwriting, production design and audio may be chosen in consultation with the graduate film program advisor, who will recommend specific courses.

Filmmaking covers the areas of pre-production, production, and post-production. In pre-production studies, students learn script writing, budgeting, how to procure locations and props, and how to cast and rehearse actors. In production studies, students learn about film and video cameras, lighting, sound and production techniques. They also learn the different jobs of the production crews, from grip to director. In post-production studies students learn to work with professional labs, do digital editing, looping and audio sweating. Filmmaking covers all aspects of film/video production, including feature films, documentaries, commercials, industrial and art films.

Producer-level Sponsors• Tipton Ford Lincoln

• Bill Arscott

Mentor-level Sponsors• Etech Global Services• CAB, Inc.• Charles Pool Real Estate• Fredonia Hotel• Gound Chevrolet• House of Photography• Karczewski | Bradshaw | Spalding• Lehmann Eye Center• Cataract, Glaucoma, Cornea & Retina Consultants of East Texas• Commercial Bank of Texas (CBTx)

• Texas Film Commission

Sustaining Partners• Austin Bank• The Bosslight Bookstore• Dr. Donald Cagle, MD• Casey’s Tattoo• Citizens 1st Bank• Cowboy Jack’s• Cox Contractors• Laura Culpepper, AIA, Architect• Dr. Joe Kiesel, DDS• Mike Koenig• Law Offices of Reynaldo P. Morin• Brad Maule• Nacogdoches Eye Associates• Naca Valley Vineyard• Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Center• R&K Distributors• Naioma Shannon• Benjamin Sullivan• Twigs & Tin• Unity Staffing

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