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Edison State Community College
Edison DCC
Student Produces Award–Winning Film
Kate Young’s passion for filmmaking is undeniable. “When an idea first
makes its way into your head there are so many questions to be answered
and logistics to figure out. The work involved in taking an idea to a
substantial state is always more than you originally anticipate. But
the feeling of creating something, having people take your idea and
make it into reality–it’s a high like no other.”
Her most recent idea turned into a “substantial state” landed her with
the prestigious Best Picture Award and a $1,000 prize at the Richmond
Art Museum’s 10th annual Phantoscope Film Festival.
Phantoscope is a high school film festival, juried by film industry and
creative professionals that screens finalists in front of a live
audience, and awards prizes based on excellence and merit.
Young’s award-winning film, “Presque,” is about “moments in time, how a
slight change can make a world of difference. It’s about how an
everyday chain of events leads to two people falling in love.” The film
was one of ten finalists to be shown at the film festival.
“It was especially gratifying to see the winner of the festival become,
Kate Young,” said Lance Crow, Education Director at Richmond Art Museum.
“Kate has attended Phantoscope for four years, beginning as a spectator
her freshman year and entering films each year after that,” added Crow.
“Every year, her films have improved in terms of screenplay,
cinematography, creativity, and overall vision. To have her win in her
last year was a testament to the festival and what it can do to
inspire, affect change, and offer perspective for young filmmakers.”
Young is grateful for the opportunity the film festival has afforded
her. “It was such a special experience to win best picture my final
year entering in the Phantoscope Film Festival. The motivation that
Phantoscope has presented me with has been invaluable. Without the push
from Phantoscope, “Presque” would never have been finished.”
“Phantoscope gives young filmmakers the chance to have their films
shown in front of an audience and be recognized,” added Young. “It is
an incredible feeling and I am very proud to have been part of the
festival for the past four years.”
During the film festival, guest speakers provided inspirational words
to the contestants. Angelo Pizzo, the writer and producer known for
Hoosiers and Rudy, offered unique writer/director perspective to
contestants. J. Andy Murphy, author, and mother of Ryan Murphy who
produced of Glee and American Horror Story, also offered a parent’s
perspective of cinematography.
Kate Young, of Union City, Ohio, is a College Credit Plus student in
Bob Robinson’s Fundamentals of Communications class at Edison State
Community College’s Darke County campus. “Kate is a sharp – and
talented – young lady… destined for a great future,” said Robinson.
Watch “Presque” on YouTube by clicking here
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