A red carpet, students dressed up, a summary of the year. Film Fest takes place annually for the students of Rock Canyon Television (RCTV).
This year’s film fest took place April 18 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Legacy Campus.
“You get handed a Clergy, which is essentially a high school version of an Oscar,” Ashlyn Wenger ‘24 said.
Joel Bruciaga ‘24 smiles while talking to a fellow Film Fest attendee April 8. This year’s Film Fest was held at the Legacy Campus in Lone Tree. “My favorite part about the film fest is getting together with all my classmates that I’ve grown close with throughout the year and having my parents come and different teachers come and watch our films is a really cool experience. I just like seeing the films that I’m most proud of up on the big screen. It’s really cool to be able to see,” RCTV student Makenna Carvey ‘25 said. (media by Baylie Van Horn Turnidge)
Students enter videos that they have been creating since the start of the year in the folder, and the videos are shortened and played for everyone to watch on a big screen. These videos are separated into categories, and a winner is announced.
If it is a bigger award, students can say a couple of words. There is a red carpet for students to walk down, a place to take photos with friends and a table of posters, often made by students.
RCTV teacher and Film Fest host Jim McClurg adjusts the camera for the Film Fest red carpet April 8. This year, there were 11 main categories for awards that could be won. “I think RCTV is just a little bit different than most classes. It allows kids to kind of express their creativity. By using digital media to tell stories, learning all the technical aspects and things during the broadcast side. We’re also doing that kind of experimental kind of film-type videos too. So, try to allow them to do everything when they’re in here. So when they leave they have a lot of skills they can walk out with,” McClurg said. (media by Baylie Van Horn Turnidge)
“What I love the most about film fest is spending time with the people that you’ve developed close relationships with in this class,” Joey Fordham ‘25 said. “You look back throughout the year and celebrate all our stuff that you were able to accomplish and be proud of the moments and the films you were able to accomplish.”
RCTV Film Fest Awards
Best Promo award went to Katelyn Falcon ‘24, Jada Priest ‘24, Patrick Smith ‘24 and Sophia Zakhem ‘24
Sports Promo award went to Joey Fordham ‘25 and Ash Wenger ‘24
Music Video award went to Katelyn Falcon ‘24, Jada Priest ‘24, Patrick Smith ‘24 and Sophie Zakhem ‘24
Original Music Video award went to Mckenna Carvey ‘25, Lucy Cassford ‘26 and Emerson Schwarz ‘25
Best Drama award went to Ash Wenger ‘24
Best Comedy award went to Mackenna Carvey ‘25
Best Suspense award went to Joel Bruciaga ‘24, Gabe Mascitti ‘24 and Shreya Mulumudi ‘24
Scripted Intro award went to Joel Bruciaga ‘24, Greyson Diz ‘25, Gavin Greene ‘25, Braden Horton ‘25, Kai McElderry ‘25 and Chris Young ‘25
Roving Reporter Intro award went to Katelyn Falcon ‘24 and Patrick Smith ‘24
Reality Intro award went to Cole Lindsey ‘24 and Ash Wenger ‘24
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