KU Film & Media Studies

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[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Hey! We’ve decided to wind down our presence on Twitter/X. Thanks so much for following us here. It's been a great run! 👋

You can still find us on Facebook and Instagram, @KUFMS. We hope to see you on those platforms!

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[KC Studio Magazine @KCStudioMag]

[Sponsored] The Heroic True-life Adventures of Alvin Brooks closes the @freestatefest June 30. Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Willmott’s newest film tells the story of civil rights activist Alvin Brooks–one of the first Black police officers in #KansasCity.
https://t.co/ctJguMezpm

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate the full emancipation of enslaved African American people in the US. Never give up hope!

Our office will be closed today to commemorate the holiday.

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[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Prof. Willmott's newest film, "“The Heroic True-Life Adventures of Alvin Brooks” is a tribute to the KC civil rights icon.

Prof. Willmott says "you can't get to the beautiful part of the American story without dealing with the ugly part.”

https://t.co/POhVWEsOTx
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[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

We're gonna miss all these smiling faces! Best of luck to our graduating students as they take their next steps forward. 🤩 💯 💖

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[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Check out this feature from the @KUCollege on Chloe Burns, #KUFMS alum from 2018, and her film work since graduating from KU!

Her advice to her 18-year-old self: “Learn to ride these waves and know that they will pass.” 🌊 🏄‍♀️

https://t.co/zF641dKUmi

[Free State Festival @FreeStateFest]

Just a few days left to get early bird pricing on your all access passes! Starting June 1, regular pricing begins. $100 for a full week of movies, performances and receptions is the best deal in town. Don't miss out!
🔗 https://t.co/zXctUwf6wI

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Hope you're enjoying the start of your summer, Jayhawks! You deserve the break! 🌻 🦋 ☺️

📷 Meg Kumin
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[KU Dance @uofkdance]

Congrats to Audrey Merckling for earning Best in Show and Best Experimental Project at the annual @kufms Tensies Awards. Audrey's a junior film & media studies junior (dance minor). Her video features KU dancers Cullen K. and Stephanie W.
Check it out at https://t.co/P7Spj5CUWL

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Excited to announce that Sophie Sanders, #KUFMS junior, was chosen to receive the Ted Johnson Interrelations of the Arts and Humanities Award to help in the production of her short film, "Lucy"! ✨ 🎬 🎥

More details on the award here: https://t.co/jICDbyEwSx

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Intrigued by our 2024 Tensies winners this year? We've compiled videos of all the winners on the #KUFMS website for your viewing pleasure! 🍿

Watch them here: https://t.co/76N8uP86Os
Or you can find them on website by going to "Spotlights" on our main menu then "Student Work."

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

You did it, Jayhawks! Enjoy a well-earned break this summer!

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[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Congrats to our graduates! We'll miss you. We love to hear what you're up to after graduation so keep in touch. Good luck to you all!

If you haven't seen it yet, head over to our the #KUFMS Facebook page and take a look at the Tensies photo booth photos!

https://t.co/1fRfz6Lzpo

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

We're still excited about our Tensies winners! Stay tuned this summer. We'll be posting them on the #KUFMS website for your viewing pleasure! 🎬 🎥 🍿

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Good luck on finals, Jayhawks! We know you're going to do great! 💖

📷 Andy White
#KUFMS

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Study hard this stop day! You're going to do great on finals! Please note that the #KUFMS office will be closed today, but staff will be available via email.

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

📣 It's #Tensies time! Join us at Liberty Hall tonight for our Student Recognition Ceremony and Tensie Awards. Doors open at 6:30 pm. ✨

We'll recognize our students and celebrate accomplishments! Tensie Award winners will be announced. Dinner will be served.

See you there!

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

🍿 It's a special Popcorn Wednesday! We'll be screening student video essays from Prof. Mai's Video Essay Production class. Join us in SUM 230 from 1pm-3pm today. 🍿

#KUFMS #Popcorn

[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

🤩 And the #Tensies nominees are.....

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[KU Film & Media Studies @KUFMS]

Come to our Directing Class Student Film Showcase on tomorrow, May 1st at 11am on the FMS Sound Stage! You'll get to see short films directed by #KUFMS students in the Directing Course this semester.

Love to see what our students have been creating! 💙 ❤️