film production

Three Kent State Student Films Showcased at Cleveland International Film Festival
Five Kent State University 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® qualifying event.Their films — "Happy Place" by Michael Gregory, '23, "Reciprocity" by…
School of Media and Journalism

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.
School of Media and Journalism

Student Film Earns Acceptance into Prestigious Festivals
As they prepare for careers as directors, writers and cinematographers in an industry that’s dominated by men, female filmmakers at Kent State University empower and support one another through the Female Filmmaker's Initiative (FFI).
College of Communication & Information
JMC students launch Indiegogo campaign to raise money for film project
Kent State University Independent Films (KSUIF) students have launched an Indiegogo campaign to help raise $10,000 to fund its newest feature-length film, “Unlucky.” The film is a comedy that follows a boy named Sam who falls head over hills in love with a girl at first sight without ever le…
School of Media and Journalism