2017 MFA THESIS FILMS

Welcome Home Chanel

Director Jenahye Johnson

Taylor’s aunt and father return home for a long overdue family reunion and finds there is more happening then they want her to know.

12:27 Min

Milo’s Misfits

Director Will Bryson

A straight-laced loner loses his dream job and must get a gaggle of silly puppet roommates in order to pay rent.

19:36 Min


Telekinesis

Director James Duffy

A young woman with supernatural abilities wants to lead a normal life, but when a chance encounter with a coworker exposes her secret, she has a decision to make.

6:07 Min

Blue Before Gray

Director Phallon Beckham

When a single father returns home after a night at the bar, he finds himself caught between standing his ground and securing the innocence of his daughter.

9:24 Min

The Painting

Director Andreá Venitucci

Gem notices a mysterious painting in their bedroom grow larger and larger with each new death reported in town.

15:23 Min


All To Myself

Director Maceo Tendaji

It’s the night of a big speakeasy bash and Evelyn is prepared to cause a scene. Along her journey to the party, Calvin attempts to salvage his marriage but Evelyn has other plans. Calvin’s unpleasant surprise disrupts the party.

11:01 Min

He’s Gone Now

Director Jacob Lindsay

Matt and Roman, at the height of a bro-mance, stumble upon an uncomfortable art show. During the “Grundle Pop” performance, Matt realizes his friend is gone. Now, in order to find his friend, Matt must outsmart a mannequin and evade an apathetic gallery attendant.

9:23 Min


#Stranded By Vanity

Director Janique L. Robillard

Perpetual runner-up Miss Sydney B takes her final stab at the Miss Green Mountain Queen pageant before aging out. Will her Tots in Training sales force, 10-year-old sidekick Scout, and Daddy’s coaching win her the crown? Or, will she slap on another fake smile when her nemesis Cheyenne wins, like always?

17:44 Min


Easter In America

Director Alex Rubin

When estranged buddies —withdrawn Aidan and pseudo-thug Leshawn bullshit their way through an awkward reunion, repressed emotions & a shared tragedy test a bond thought lost.

15:50 Min


I’m Alive & Doing Well

Director Michael D. Smigiel Jr.

Fresh out of rehab, two strangers find they need to work together in order to get their day, and ultimately their lives, back on track.

21:40 Min


Mining The Museum

Director Ralph Sporay

A documentary film on Fred Wilson’s exhibit “Minding The Museum.”

17:01 Min