Thus by very far, I could say that this was the best experience ever. This now making it our second year in entering the festival, two out of three of our films were selected. This gave us access to much more of the festival. Last year we got there that Sunday and watched all the films produced in the AMC Theater. This year, we were able to stay for five days. Three of which were acquired for the film invitational and two were right for the festival. That Saturday, we had a whole day to watch all of the films that were created. But, before i get to that, the hosts of the festival had thrown a party for all the people thta were apart of the festival at Planet Hollywood where we were offered so much delicious food and drinks. As well as, being allowed to go out and dance on the dancefloor. This was a night where we made new friends and met other aspiring film makers. Then, leading back into Saturday, we were able to see all of the films produced. There were tons of submissions yet, so many were selected. Then it came to Sunday. We started off the day by watching our film "Aberration" on the screen. Then after that, we were free o watch any other videos we may haven't seen yet. There were so many videos that were produced and many of them were very imaginative and creative. Especially, the horror ones. It's difficult for an amateur to create a horror film and there films just happen to be great. Later on that day, the award ceremony was being held at The Kings Theater in Brooklyn, NY. This was so amazing. The award ceremony was far more better than that of the year before. There was a live band playing as we walked in and we were allowed to take pictures and get interviewed on an actual Red Carpet with a lot of famous and well known people. They went through every single topic of videos one by one. This was the part where the biting of the nails sensation was greater than ever. Did we get selected for the invitational. When it arrived to that category all of us grabbed hands and just hoped for the best. If we didn't get selected, we'd be disappointed but atleats the experience was worth while and we learned a lot of new things. But if we won however, it'd be something to share with the whole school and just make everyone aorund us proud. Just to prove to everyone that, "Yes we can!" In that moment the drum roll was being laid out and our hearts were pumping and beating faster each second. We waited for the winner in silence and they were selected. The winnerf the 2015 AAHSFF Invitational Film Challenge wasn't us. All that anxiousness brought are levels so high. We may have not won that night, but the rest are yet to come. The future is set bright and high for the Perth Amboy High School students. Many more opportunities are to come and the program will keep expanding.
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AuthorMy name is Adriana, and I have been working with film for 6 years now. I am currently continuing my film career as a Communications major in the field of media productions,with a minor in Sports Management at William Paterson University. All my work began with just a class in high school and then through it all, I've learned to love it, and continue my work. I will continue to pursue more with film making and make many more of my ideas come to life. I hope to share my growth as well as my experience with the world. Archives
November 2015
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