Purple
Violet Film Festival Information
The Purple Violet Student Film Festival at Kean University is dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of emerging filmmakers. The one-day Festival features the screening of student short films in four unique categories, High School Public Service Announcement Videos, lectures and workshops given by industry professionals, and a Q & A with a special Guest Artist following screenings of the winners. Previous Guests Artists include Harry Shearer and Tom Fontana. The Festival is produced through a partnership between Premiere Stages and the Kean University Department of Media & Film.
Selected works will be presented at Kean University April 22, 2008. Winners will be selected in four short film categories: Comedic, Animation, Dramatic and Documentary. The four winners will receive a formal viewing at Kean University to culminate the Festival. A reception for the filmmakers will follow the screening.The four winners will each be awarded a cash prize of $250. All winners, including an “Audience Favorite”, also receive a framed certificate.
High Schools Students are also encouraged to submit 30-second public service announcement videos. Four winners will be selected and each receives a cash prize of $100. All submissions will be screened throughout the day on April 22nd; the winners will be formally screened with the winning films at 5 PM on April 22nd.
The 2008 Winners of the Purple Violet Film Festival
Animation: Hyunjung Rhee for the film, Cat's Cradle
Documentary: Nick Donnoli & Sam Kanig for the film, Mercer Street Friends
Drama: Martin Blankemeyer for the film, Liberation Day
Comedy: Brian Parks for the film, The Lemonade Stand
Kean Student Winner: James Maguire' for the film, Five Dollar Fight
Schedule of Events: April 22, 2008
University Center Little Theatre:
Noon to 4 p.m.
• Open Door Screening of Short Films (all entries)
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Featured Guest Artist: Stephen Whitty: Star-Ledger Film Critic
5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Reception for Student Filmmakers
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Screenings of winning films and awards presentation
Center for Academic Success: CAS:
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Final Cut Pro Workshop: CAS 401G – Registration is required, please call 908-737-0459 for information
• Featured Film and Filmmakers: A Ripple in the Water: 58 minutes. Q&A with Filmmakers follows the Screening |
