Four student films screening as finalists in film festival
The Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival’s mission is to create a world-class human rights film festival that enlightens, educates and supports diverse audiences around the world.
The 2024 UNCSA student films "Born This Way," "Fall Towards the Heavens," "Heart of
the City," and "Ice Cream for Breakfast" were each chosen and will screen as finalists
in the student shorts section of the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival in Atlanta, Georgia.
All four films will screen on Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the nominated student films screening
block at 7 p.m. in the Bank of America Auditorium at the Shirley A. Massey Executive
Conference Center, 830 Westview Dr. SW, Atlanta.
"Born This Way"
A still from "Born This Way."
"Born This Way," a narrative short, was written by Chadler Mitchell and Sky Dexter
from a story by Tim Shibles. The film was directed by Sky Dexter, produced by Nidhi
Mundra with cinematography by Brandon McGee, and edited by Gavin Smith. Production
design was by Tim Shibles, music by Flint Steppenrock, and hair and makeup design
by Mara Trefzger. Sky Dexter and Flint Steppenrock will be in attendance to represent
their film.
"Fall Towards the Heavens"
A still from "Fall Towards the Heavens."
"Fall Towards the Heavens," an animated short, was written, directed and animated
by Paris Arthur, produced by Ysshua, and edited by Destiny Dows with music by Hannah
Mufuka and animation by Madison McDonald, Towne Villanueva, Jillian Dengate, Nate
Roca, Taber Haynes and Van Slaughter. Paris Arthur and Hannah Mufuka will be in attendance
to represent their film.
"Heart of the City"
A still from "Heart of the City."
"Heart of the City," a documentary short, was directed by William Harvest, produced
by Paula Riofrio with cinematography by Davis Brownell, edited by Emile Rizzo-Banks
and sound designed by Avery Callahan.
"Ice Cream for Breakfast"
A still from ""Ice Cream for Breakfast."
"Ice Cream for Breakfast," a narrative short was written by Howard Affandi and Julian
Reese, directed by Julian Reese, produced by Howard Affandi, and edited and sound
designed by Avery Callahan, with cinematography by William Harvest and production
design by Justin Rivera.