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The film and video arts department at Lycoming College presents its annual Senior Film Screening on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m., at Williamsport’s Community Art Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and theater seating is free and open to the public. Tickets are not necessary.
Students decide on the genre and content of their films under the guidance of their thesis professor, Leah Bedrosian Peterson, professor of film and video arts and chair of the department at Lycoming College. They write, cast actors, scout locations, film, edit, and produce their films.
“This year we are featuring thesis films by senior FVA majors who have spent the better part of a year writing and producing their stories. Genres include horror, fantasy, and drama,” said Bedrosian Peterson. “We look forward to sharing their hard work on the big screen!”
Films slated for screening include:
“Light Leaks,” experimental short by Julia Albert (Williamsport, Pa.)
“Light Leaks” unspools like a roll of film in the darkroom-revealing fragments of Emma’s past as she processes both images and memories. Blending rich textures, natural light, and immersive sound, this experimental coming-of-age film explores nostalgia, self-discovery, and the quiet beauty of letting go.
Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, but raised in Denver and South Florida, Albert has always been drawn to creative storytelling. They are dually majored in both corporate communication and film and video arts with a passion for filmmaking, photography, and content creation. They specialize in visual storytelling through video and photo advertising, branding, and social media and aim to work in a corporate creative role, collaborating on innovative projects that merge storytelling and marketing.
“The Virtual World,” narrative short by William Brown (Bellefonte, Pa.)
Dive into the life of Trenton, a teenager who finds comfort in his screens amidst his struggles with his parents and situations at school. Little does he know that his screen addiction will lead to things spiraling out of control.
Brown is a film and video arts major and minor in political science. He has a passion for photography, enjoys the outdoors, and is an Eagle Scout.
“Field Of Whispers,” narrative short by Yeriel Benitez Camacho (Ceiba, Puerto Rico)
In the dying town of Fayetteville rumors swirl as bodies keep appearing near the haunted woods. Alexander, a troubled outcast, is plagued with a past he can’t remember. As reality blurs, he must confront whether he’s the next victim or something far more terrifying.
Benitez Camacho is a senior majoring in film and video arts, with a double minor in music and film studies. Passionate about the art of filmmaking and its connections with music, he has always been drawn to media that expresses emotions and creates impact.
“A Fairy’s Unsung Tale,” experimental short by Mayumi Hamada (Tokyo, Japan)
A forest fairy who discovers the true nature of humans through an encounter with a human she fell in love with. After witnessing her untold story, will you still believe she is evil?
Hamada is a filmmaker who enjoys incorporating colorful visuals and representing psychological states in her films.
“Adam,” narrative short by Gavin Mannino (Danville, Pa.)
Unrest and violence consume Adam’s town as a nuclear apocalypse threatens humanity. Adam must go out alone into a dangerous world to refill his medication before he succumbs to his mental illness and risks losing his mind.
Mannino is the creator of Riprova Productions, an independent film production company. His interests in film include writing, directing, and cinematography.
“Paradise Lost,” narrative short by Gianna Moreo (Brodheadsville, Pa.)
In hopes of escaping the harsh realities that life has to offer, a close-knit group of mothers and their children drive out to their long-awaited annual getaway. What begins as a weekend of relaxation soon spirals into a struggle for survival when a wounded man stumbles into their riverside retreat. This unexpected visitor quickly succumbs to his injuries and to the surprise of the mothers, he doesn’t stay down for long.
Moreo is a director and cinematographer with a passion for instilling emotion through her stories by exploring visually engaging shots and showing attention to detail. She is pursuing these interests in filmmaking through a degree in film and video arts and business administration from Lycoming College. She has used this opportunity to gain knowledge and valuable skills with hands-on experiences creating various short films and becoming involved with internships, clubs, and organizations.
About Film and Video Arts
The film and video arts department at Lycoming offers a major in film and video arts and minors in film and video arts, screenwriting, and film studies. Courses cover development and production techniques for a variety of film genres such as narrative, documentary, experimental film, video installation, and stop motion animation. The film and video arts curriculum at Lycoming College teaches the theory, writing, technical skills, and grammar of visual language necessary to work with the moving image.