Communication Department to host annual Short Film Festival on April 25

April 9, 2024

Event: Goshen College Short Film Festival
Date & Time: Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
Location: The Goshen Theater, downtown Goshen
Cost: Free and open to the public

The Goshen College Communication Department will be hosting its fourth annual Short Film Festival at the Goshen Theater in downtown Goshen at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25. This event is an opportunity for GC film production students to premiere short films they have been working on throughout the school year, including two senior capstone projects. The event is free and open to the public.

Short films premiering are:

“Dear Oliver” by Macinsy Sanchez, a junior film production major from Goshen, and Aliah Campbell, a senior film production major from Goshen.

Two curious teenagers, Eleanor and Henry, embark on a journey to find the missing piece of an old torn-in-half love letter from the 1920s. But Henry begins to feel unappreciated as Eleanor takes control. Realizing her mistake, she turns to her loving mother for some advice, where Eleanor then finds the missing piece of the mystery. Now it’s up to her to make amends.

“The Right Time” by Sarah Lopez Ramirez, a senior film production major from South Bend, Indiana, and Joshua Garcia, a senior film production major from Elkhart, Indiana.

After a cupcake mix-up on a birthday date, Aiden’s plan of a normal night goes awry when his surprise to Emily comes with a ring.

“A Haunting Hike” by Gavin Johnson, a senior film production major from Burr Oak, Michigan, and Lindsey Daniels, a senior film production major from Goshen.

In search of the bathroom at a party, two college students encounter paranormal activity.

“Bright Lights” by Ryan Carrillo, a sophomore film production major from Goshen, and Uziel Romero, a sophomore film production major from Goshen.

After waking up in a little girl’s bedroom, Julian has to learn his surroundings and figure out what is going on.

“Dig It” by Bennett Silveus, a junior film production major from Warsaw, Indiana and Peri Mast-Hochstedler, a sophomore psychology major from Goshen.

“Shortly after arriving on a new college campus, Avery uncovers a mystery from her grandma’s time as a student.”

“Laszlo” by Matija Margetic, a sophomore film production major from Croatia, and Collin Echols, a senior broadcasting major from Carmel, Indiana.

A strict father brings his daughter to a remote lake house to make her focus on her research paper. After he takes drastic measures to stop her from being distracted, he is taken on a journey through his subconscious.

“P.S. I Will Always Love You” by Isabel Massud Faria De Souza, a sophomore film production major from Brazil, and Jasmin Smith, a sophomore broadcasting and business double major from Santa Clarita, California.

I will always love you: The death of her girlfriend led to a music student giving up on her College career. However, she is given one last opportunity to graduate and find closure.

“Sprezzarura” by Adrian Delgadillo, a sophomore film production major from Dakota, Illinois, and Brenton Pham, a senior writing major from Goshen.

A painter begins to lose his mind trying to achieve perfection in an art piece.

“The Last Clue” by Lily Herrera, a sophomore broadcasting major from Saugus, California, and Gregor Rommelspacher, a junior film production major from Germany.

Two students follow a series of clues trying to solve the mystery behind a missing person case.

“When Destiny Calls” by Michael Murrell, a senior broadcasting major from Elkhart.

A young priest gets a surprising visitor. Their conversation turns into a valuable lesson about death and acceptance.

About the Goshen College Communication Department: The Goshen College Communication Department has been recognized in the state and nation for its excellence in broadcasting, journalism, speech, film production and writing. The department has been named Indiana TV and Radio school of the year multiple times, Best College Radio station in the nation twice, Indiana Broadcasters Association Best Radio Station, Best College Newspaper in the state and many more. Students from Goshen College’s Communication Program get hands-on learning opportunities with the department’s co-curriculars like, The Record, PRSSA, WGCS 91.1 The Globe, FiveCore Media. To learn more visit goshen.edu/communication.