“And the Oscar Goes to…”
Danielle Germaine
March 26, 2009
Filed under Fine Arts, Fine Arts Feature
- Producer and CEO of U.S. Media Television, Doug Scott, with CCA sophomore Sophomore David Vendrell, who was awarded best director and best film.
Bright lights, flashing cameras, and escalating music overwhelm the room as guests enter in after modeling their long sequined gowns and tuxedos on the red carpet. The smiles and laughter of these esteemed people reveal the love for film that draws all of them together for one special night. Last Friday, March 20th, CCA’s Fine Arts hosted a similar event that celebrated the talent of those who walk our very halls in school every day.
While it may not have been the Academy Awards, the Second Annual CCA Film Festival sure resembled this event as various judges from different branches in the professional film industry awarded students with everything from best screenplay to best actor/actress in a short film.
The judges included Candace Cameron Bure, Rick Reynolds, Michael Taylor, and Doug Scott. Among those who were awarded that night, Sophomore David Vendrell was awarded best director and best film. The best film award was very special because it was presented by Doug Scott, president and CEO of local production company, U.S. Media Television, and it included a gift certificate to help Vendrell get started in his career in film, an internship with the company, and other valuable assets every movie maker would love to have.
Besides Vendrell, alumnus’ Phil King, Tim Davis, Matt Shippam, and Matt Huston were also awarded. Eighth grader, Andrew Davis, and twelfth grader, Katie Agarth, were awarded for best supporting actor and best editing, respectively. Agarth, who is frequently seen on the high-school Focus videos comments, “As a senior, it’s really cool to see my final project finished as well as see the work of the younger students.”
Congratulations actors, directors, and producers and a special thanks to our Media Arts teacher, Rick Negron, for his direction and development of all of this young talent. If you are interested in purchasing a $5 DVD of the film festival, email Rick Negron at rickn@ccaeagles.org.