February: 27 Short Film Competition Kickoff Workshop 4:30-6:20 pm BH 126

While at the kickoff workshop, High School, College, and Open Division participants will receive a unique line of dialogue that they are required to use in their five-minute film. Filmmakers will then have 10 days to produce, edit and perfect their submission. All participants must attend the workshop to be eligible to compete.

*March 9: Deadline to submit 5-minute short film via published link is 5 p.m.

*March 10-16: Judging

FILM FESTIVAL WEEK

*March 18: Dr. Dan Harrison, Sociology professor, will present and discuss a short, older “Southern” film 6:30-8pm BH 126

This session will feature a showing and discussion of the film-noir classic, The Big Sleep (1946, directed by Howard Hawks, and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall). Dr. Daniel Harrison, Lander University Professor of Sociology, and founder of the Greenwood Film Society, will host and moderate the event.

*March 19: Dr. Walter Iriarte, Media and Communication professor, will present on “Drones and Film” 4-5:30 BH 126  

“Dr. Iriarte will present on drone cinematography.  Specifically, his presentation will demonstrate how camera technology began as an artistic/creative endeavor in contrast to drone tech harnessing political, tactical, and algorithmic calculations.  Dr. Iriarte’s continued work in using drone films continues to challenge and, possibly, reverse the usage of drone cinematography as a way of bringing the innovation of cameras back to its creative roots.”  

*March 20: Dr. Misty Jameson, English Professor, will present: “Monster Culture, Drive-Ins, and Roger Corman.” 5:30-6:30 BH 126

Dr. Misty Jameson’s presentation, “Monster Culture, Drive-Ins, and Roger Corman,” will discuss the rise of monster culture and drive-in theaters in America and explain how these two cultural phenomena intersected with the early career of filmmaker and producer Roger Corman (1926-2024). Through examining Corman’s films such as It Conquered the World (1956) and Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957), along with later selections such as The Wasp Woman (1959) and X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes (1963), her presentation will look at how Corman’s films participated in the new monster culture of the time, helped shape the drive-in aesthetic, and also helped set the standard for independent science fiction and horror to come.

*Gui Augustin will present on Voice Over acting for XMEN ’97 March 20 6:30-7:30 BH 126

Agustini, an actor, director and producer who attended Lander University, will present his experiences and knowledge on filmmaking, acting and voice-over acting. He will primarily focus his discussion on his recent role as “Sunspot” in XMEN’97. “Gui’s performance adds a dynamic layer to the timeless saga, promising audiences an unforgettable journey into the heart of heroism and resilience.” (pop-culturist.com)

March 22 4:30 – 6 pm *Short Film Screening and Reviews Lander Cultural Center Auditorium

As part of the 15^th Annual Lander Film Festival, Lander University is pleased to present the Short Film Competition. This popular event provides high school, college and open division filmmakers an opportunity to push their storytelling boundaries while showcasing their love of cinematography. A required kickoff workshop for entrants will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m. in BH 126 on the campus of Lander University.

Any questions about the Lander Film Festival should be directed to the Festival Director Dr. Robert Stevenson