University of Northwestern Rolls out Red Carpet for Annual Five16 Film Festival

ST.PAUL, MN (03/27/2015)(readMedia)-- You're invited to walk the red carpet at Northwestern's Five16 Film Festival. Experience Northwestern's arts community in Maranatha Hall-pass the paparazzi, eat some popcorn and join the crowd to take in student films at this event, which is free and open to the public.

"Pass the Salt," an award winning comedy presented by student Matt Abeler at the Five16 Film Festival last year, has now gone viral, receiving over 10 million views. View this and other videos from past years' festivals.

Prospective students and their families are also invited to enjoy dinner and a campus tour before the show and special reserved seating during the film festival. Visit unwsp.edu/five16visit for more information and to register.

Event Details:

Where: Maranatha Hall, University of Northwestern campus

When: Monday, April 13, Visit event begins at 4:30 p.m., Festival seating begins at 6:30 p.m.

What: Film festival featuring student work

Cost: None

University of Northwestern – St. Paul (formerly Northwestern College) is a nondenominational Christian university in St. Paul, Minn. With a biblical worldview integrated into all programs, UNW provides a unique educational experience for students who want to combine faith and education. UNW offers 70+ areas of undergraduate study, six master's degrees, and online and early college programs. Northwestern Media, a ministry of the university, operates 15 Christian radio stations throughout the Midwest with a total listenership of more than one million listeners. Visit unwsp.edu for more information.