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Thaw Out Film festival
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We are thrilled to have you all here for UAF Film Clubs 2024 Thaw Out Film Festival! This year, we present you with a plethora of student and UAF affiliated films. Many people have poured their heart and souls into the films being premiered tonight, and we hope you enjoy every last one of them. Now sit back and enjoy the show!
If you would like to learn more about Film Club, you can find us @uaf_filmclub.
Program
“Strange Embrace Trailer”
Submitted by JB Brown
Running time - 0:49
Short trailer for Strange Embrace compiled by JB Brown, a film made by the UAF Film and Performing Arts Filmmakers Intensive.
“Oh No, A Murder!”
Submitted by Naomi Green
Running time - 5:14
One rainy night, Karen suspects her husband William is two-timing her. Who is this Linda? Will she break them apart? Will Karen get her revenge?
“Night is Dawning”
Submitted by Grady Skillings
Running time - 2:00
This is a film about long winters and the good friends we fight the lonesome bitter cold with.
“The Hunt”
Submitted by Brunch Film Productions
Running time - 10:31
Two friends discover their roommate has awful taste and ventures to show them the ways of The Hunt.
“Picking the Right Book”
Submitted by Cali Bryant
Running time - 2:39
Cali goes through the different stages of enjoying a new book. Picking it out, going through the "boring" parts, meeting the characters, and not being able to put the book down.
“Strange Embrace Trailer”
Submitted by Richard Parsons
Running time - 1:30
Another short trailer for Strange Embrace compiled by Richard Parsons, a film made by the UAF Film and Performing Arts Filmmakers Intensive.
“Behind the Scenes for Strange Embrace”
Submitted by Daisy Carter
Running time - 2:14
Mini compilation of the behind the scenes of the first shoot day for Strange Embrace.
“Breaking News: Skeleton on the Loose”
Submitted by Taylor Kamrath
Running time - 0:44
A mischievous skeleton finds himself on the news for disrupting the peace.
“Ripping Your Fingernails Out with Your Teeth”
Submitted by Naomi Green
Running time - 4:09
A student struggles to stay alert and complete their work during finals week.
“The Art of a Downward Spiral”
Submitted by Steven Anderson
Running time - 4:43
This is an exploration and admission into one's emotional insecurities.
“Mending the Net: Elders Mentoring Elders”
Submitted by Maya Salganek
Running time - 11:21
"Mending the Net: Elders Mentoring Elders" is a journey through the work of the Denakkanaaga Elders and UAF who together created an “Elders Mentoring Elders” Cultural Camp in which elders and youth gathered to learn traditional activities such as canoe making by our Second Chief Andy Jimmie, fish net making, and drum making. It is our hope that those who have participated in the camp will in turn teach others what they have learned.
“For The Crew”
Submitted by Mike Degan
Running time - 3:41
A collection of behind the scenes footage from the UAF Film Intensive
“Strange Embrace Trailer”
Submitted by Taylor Kamrath
Running time - 1:22
The final short trailer for Strange Embrace compiled by Taylor Kamrath, a film made by the UAF Film and Performing Arts Filmmakers Intensive.
Short Intermission
During this short intermission you will get the chance to vote on your top 3 favorite films of tonight. Not all of the films premiered will be included in the voting.
“Strange Embrace”
Submitted by Nolan Earnest
Running time - 16:45
Daniel introduces his new girlfriend to the family.
We Hope you enjoyed the festiavl!
Thank you to the Film and Performing Arts Depart and Alex Gagne-Hawes for helping Thaw Out become a reality.
Interested in more from the Film and Performing Arts Department?
@uaf_filmclub
@uaf_sda_official
@uaf_improv
@theateruaf
After The Show...
Celebrate another year of filmmaking at the Theater and Film Banquet right after the festival! There will be food and awards presented to outstanding creatives in the Film and Performing Arts Department, don’t be afraid to stop by and celebrate!
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