Posted on October 22, 2018 by Devon Beck

ReadingFilmFEST presents inaugural FiveMinuteFilmFEST

ReadingFilmFEST presents inaugural FiveMinuteFilmFEST

Reading, PA – ReadingFilmFEST, presented by The Edwin Barbey Charitable Trust, debuted its inaugural FiveMinuteFilmFEST – a film competition for Berks County High School students with 50 guests at the WCR Center, on October 18. Thanks, in support by a grant from the Berks County Community Foundation, this event encouraged young filmmakers to explore the world of filmmaking and screen their films during their own private reception. The first place films in each category will also screen during ReadingFilmFEST’s StudentFEST at Reading Movies & IMAX on November 1st at 6:30 PM.

All Berks County students are encouraged to attend ReadingFilmFEST (student passes are free to students with ID). This year’s festival will include a Student Assembly with filmmaker Erik Bloomquist on Friday November 2nd at 9 AM at the Miller Center at RACC.

Below is a listing of Award Winners – Congratulations to all student filmmakers!

Documentary Films:

Honorable Mention: CWSRI – Maura MalarkeyHonorable Mention: Career Pathways – Chris Logar & Justin FreedHonorable Mention: Summer 2018 – Mary BancoHonorable Mention – Shady Hollow – Aleasha Ettinger & Mariama JallohTHIRD PLACE – Career Hunter – Emmanuel Bonilla & Ethan LakeSECOND PLACE – Therapy Pets – Connor McCoy & Alex MacKensieFIRST PLACE – The Do’s & Don’ts of Bowling – Justin Freed & Alex Frantz

Narrative Films:

Honorable Mention: Ambient Rhythm – Reid GoslinHonorable Mention: Dear Dad – Ella EhlertHonorable Mention: Duality – Lexi WeidnerHonorable Mention: Figment of Your Imagination – Joshua FogliaHonorable Mention: One Story, Six Words, Good Luck – Tyler JohnsonHonorable Mention: The Chase – Emma Shaneline & Jason CucolinoCREATIVITY Fray – Ali Mohamed & Chase UlleBEST PERFORMANCE – Evie Mace, Red-HandedBEST CINEMATOGRAPHY – David Persaud, ShameHonorable Mention: – Speckled Nightmares – Karissa ColeTHIRD PLACE – Shame – Chris LogarSECOND PLACE – Red Handed – Kelly LeibyFIRST PLACE – Before the End – Maura Malarkey

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Community Testimonials

Wish my town had a channel like this, very cool idea to bring the community together and give people a platform.

James

I wanted to thank you again for the opportunity you have created for our kids.  This experience is more than the TV show.  Eight students who probably never would have talked to each other were excited to execute a plan. Know that you make a difference.

Kristi

Thanks for your commitment to communication far and wide, for your technical support, and tireless efforts to bring fresh programs to BCTV. Bravo!

Liz

Thank you for always being receptive to my ideas. All of your efforts help me to help others and that is a blessing to me.

Adrean

Fantastic work and thanks so much for the quick turnaround!  Always a pleasure to work with you and the rest of the BCTV team!

Jim

Thank you and your staff for all you do to accommodate so many different shows, personalities, etc.!  Can’t be easy, but we really do appreciate it.

Martha

I am happy and proud to be a part of such a dedicated assembly of talent and purpose. Thank you for being a part of my efforts to promote theater and the arts in this region.

David