Four Alvernia students place in local student film competition

Four students in the video production class placed in the 2023 Reading FilmFEST's student film competition hosted by Netflix series "Julie and the Phantoms" star Maddison Reyes at the IMAX Theatre in Entertainment Square in Downtown Reading, Pa. The event was held to raise awareness about violence and the opioid crisis while providing students in the Greater Reading Area with a creative way to share stories on social media.

"The Reading Film Festival was a wonderful opportunity for the students to share their video production skills," said Professor and Department Chair of Communication and Digital Media Jodi Radosh, Ph.D. "It also gave them a chance to meet professional filmmakers and students from other universities interested in film. Furthermore, several Alvernia students volunteered at the event as well. Alvernia values its partnership with the Reading Film Festival and believes it is an excellent experiential learning experience."

Over 100 students submitted their work, saw their creations on the big screen, met Reyes, and connected with fellow filmmakers. The event was chaperoned by Radosh alongside Professor of Communication and Reading FilmFEST Board Member Caroline Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., and Assistant Professor of Communication Kris Lowrey, Ph.D.