A lot of time and energy went into making the film, so getting recognized is really gratifying.” Cokeville MiracleCokeville Miracle Other films made by Theatre and Media Arts students and alumnus included: Feature Films Freetown, Director: Garrett Batty Writer: Melissa Leilani Larson, Garrett Batty Producer: Adam Abel, Garrett Batty The Cokeville Miracle: Director: T.C. “It's nice to know the work we put into the film was appreciated and that our hard work paid off. Honorable Mention in Short Film Competition -White Earth, by Christian Jensen Third Place in the 24-Hour Filmmaking Marathon - Tooth Fairy: A New Hope, group led by Raven Alard “Winning these awards is a great recognition,” said Nick Dixon, the creator of Without a Rope. This year, three BYU alumni went home with awards from the festival: Third place in the Short Film Competition - Without a Rope, by Nick Dixon, who also received an audience choice award. BYU students and alumni have taken part of the event every year since its inception. Although it was originally founded for LDS filmmakers to network with each other and showcase their work to an appreciative audience, the event has quickly turned into an opportunity for all likeminded individuals to promote their filmmaking trade. The festival is now a major event that showcases an impressive array of feature films, special screenings and short films. Christian Vuissa founded the festival in 2001 while he was still an undergraduate studying media arts studies at BYU. Headliner Turn to Stone Beehive Stories: Morgan County Brita Spec Ad Not Kabob Bothered Brainsaver Christmas in L.A.: Behind the Scenes Harmonica Good Luck Don’t Wake up with a Hook For a Hand Without a Rope Program B (Friday at 8:20 and Saturday at 6:30) Ice Hotel “Arrows” Our Community Wilhelm Scream Ice Hotel “Arrows” Behind the Scenes Weeping Historical Fencing: Franco Belgium Beehive Stories: Kane County Adpot a Cat Wyrm Laerd Your Cocoon and You Sides of a Camera Owned A Sticky Situation Ghosts on the Mountainīrigham Young University students and alumni took up much of the screen time at this year’s LDS Film Festival, highlighting the talent and skills being nurtured here. Program A (Fridal at 6:30 and Saturday at 8:30) Belfast and Furious The World Is Our Campus Christmas in L.A. Tickets are not required for the awards ceremony, but tickets are required for the 8:30 PM screening. Two separate programs will be featured: Program A: April 11 at 6:30 PM and April 12 at 8:30 PM Program B: April 11 at 8:30 PM and April 12 at 6:30 PM The awards ceremony will take place at 10:15 PM on Saturday, April 12, following the 8:30 PM screening of Program A. OF THEATRE AND MEDIA ARTS and STUDENT FILM ASSOCIATION PRESENT FINAL CUT FILM FESTIVAL April 11–12 Pardoe Theatre This student-produced, student-created film festival features a collection of the best student-made fiction films, documentaries, commercials, animations, and more.

Christmas cut the rope