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2026 CIFF Student Film Posters

Student Filmmakers Take the Spotlight at Cleveland International Film Festival

It is not every day that your work gets recognized internationally, but for four 蹤獲扦 digital media production students and alumni, their work has earned them a spot in the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF).

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Digital Media Production Senior Earns 'Nifty' Award at National Film Festival

What started as a goal after attending a film festival has turned into national recognition for 蹤獲扦 digital media production senior Saida Lewis. She recently won an award at the National Film Festival for Talented Youth for her original pilot episode, bringing her creative vision to a national stage.  

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Writer's Block

Written and directed by Digital Media Production student Benjamin Cookson, "Writer's Block" tells the story of a writer struggling with the work, a walk taken and the things that go on in your mind when you're struggling to get a story going.

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Rinse and Repeat

Directed by Matthew Auman and Logan Myerholtz, "Rinse and Repeat" is a tense psychological thriller made by Digital Media Production students in the Production I class, taught by Assistant Professor Becky Rolnick.

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Three 蹤獲扦 Student Films Showcased at Cleveland International Film Festival

Five 蹤獲扦 students, in recognition of their exceptional work, recently had the opportunity to showcase their films at the prestigious 48th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF), an Academy簧 qualifying event.Their films "Happy Place" by Michael Gregory, '23, "Reciprocity" by

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Sophia Sainato sitting at desk

A Treasure Trove of Resources for 蹤獲扦's Future Filmmakers, Media and Production Professionals

When students graduate, theyre often expected to use industry-standard equipment immediately as they step into their first jobs. Thanks to the Student Resource Lab (SRL) in Franklin Hall, theyll have had plenty of practice in the classroom before graduating. 

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Students hosting Emmys backstage show

蹤獲扦 Students Produce Regional Emmy Awards Gala's 'Backstage Live'

As television news professionals from the region gathered for the Central Great Lakes Regional Emmy Awards gala over the summer, 蹤獲扦 Media and Journalism (MDJ) students ran the show behind the scenes. MDJ adjunct instructor Sam Angello, who teaches Production Fundamentals and Digital Video Editing, has been involved with the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (which produces the Emmys) for many years, and in 2023, trained 蹤獲扦 students to run the backstage stream of the regional awards gala.

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Dana White

Professor, Independent Filmmaker Earns Individual Excellence Award from Ohio Arts Council

In America, conversations about grief and loss are often avoided, and in art, tend to be sugarcoated, or even corny.

蹤獲扦 Assistant Professor and independent filmmaker Dana White is changing that narrative through her work, and was recently recognized by the Ohio Arts Council.

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Ailene Joven with Media and Journalism faculty Dana White and Chris Knoblock

Out of Pandemic Isolation, Alumna Creates Short Film Accepted into Cleveland International Film Festival

As a digital media production student, Ailene Joven, '21, began creating the short film Define during the early days of COVID-19. Several years later, that film is set to be screened at the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) on March 28, 2023.

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Sam Teyssier in BSR Studio

Exceeding Expectations in Film and Production

Before he graduated in December 2022, digital media production alumnus Sam Teyssier had already racked up some impressive credits: Hed worked on television shows including American Rust and A League of Their Own (among others), as well as Sundance Film Festivals Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth. These experiences  which he began seeking out in his hometown of Pittsburgh during the summer of 2021  have prepared him for post-graduation life.

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