Student Films Showcased on AETN

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   The work of Arkansas's next generation of filmmakers was showcased in, "Student Selects: A Young Filmmakers Showcase," which aired on the Arkansas Educational Television Network  April 22 and April 23.

   "There are so many talented young filmmakers around the state who now have access to cameras and computer editing systems and are taking advantage of the technology that is at their fingertips," AETN Executive Producer Carole Adornetto said. "AETN supports these future stars of the industry and, in an effort to encourage their craftsmanship and creativity, is happy to provide this opportunity to have their work shown on statewide public television.

   In all of the productions, students from middle school to senior high school played key roles in the development and production of the projects. "Student Selects" highlights winners of festivals and programs, such as T. Tauri Film Festival, a digital movie event encouraging the work of young filmmakers, and My Community, a statewide initiative that educates high school and college students about filmmaking as they create short documentaries about their communities.

Films chosen for airing included:

·"Watching the Waters Rise," a documentary produced by Sarah and Emma Bailin of Little Rock. The sisters are students at Horace Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School and created the film as part of the EAST initiative.

·"What is Normal Anyway?" a music video produced by West Junior High School in West Memphis. The video was supported by Opera Memphis, the Greater Memphis Arts Council and the Crittenden County Arts Council.

·"School with a Vision," a My Community project produced by the Arkansas School for the Blind in Little Rock.

·"If You Don't Like It, Change It," a music video produced by East Junior High School in West Memphis. The video was supported by Opera Memphis, the Greater Memphis Arts Council and the Crittenden County Arts Council.

·"Emma Street," a My Community project produced by Springdale High School.

·"The Tell-Tale Heart," a narrative adaptation produced by Fayetteville High School.

   AETN (www.aetn.org)  provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s analog and digital transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.

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