This annual Student Film Festival event invites middle and high school students from across the Greater Lehigh Valley to showcase their filmmaking talents with a chilling Edgar-Allan-Poe-inspired twist.

Emmaus, PA — December 19th, 2024 — Get ready to embrace the macabre and unleash your creativity at the 20th Annual Emmaus Arts Commision’s Student Film Festival: Nevermore 2024. This annual Student Film Festival event invites middle and high school students from across the Greater Lehigh Valley to showcase their filmmaking talents with a chilling Edgar-Allan-Poe-inspired twist. Registration opened Friday, December 13th. Student teams can register by visiting http://emmausarts.org/nevermore-2024-student-film-festival/

Shortly after registering, students will receive a welcome email detailing the rules and regulations for student films, as well as how to submit the completed film. Don’t delay! Registration closes to all participants on January 10th.

The festival culminates in a spellbinding premiere and awards ceremony open to the public on Sunday, February 2nd, at 2 PM at the historic Emmaus Theatre. Watch as the eerie and imaginative films come to life on the big screen, followed by a premiere celebration honoring winners in 14 categories. Whether you’re a budding director or a fan of Poe’s haunting tales, this event is not to be missed!

The annual Student Film Festival in Emmaus is a chance to promote inclusivity and artistic in the community with films made by students from various age groups. The goal is to offer students interested in various areas of film creation an opportunity to showcase their work, engage with their peers in collaborative and creative ways, and potentially win an award. Students are encouraged to work with friends from any school or grade as long as most members meet the required age, grade, and location requirements. This event celebrates the creativity, teamwork, and dedication to the arts, cinema, and design abilities of our youth in the greater Lehigh Valley area.

For more information, visit http://emmausarts.org/nevermore-2024-student-film-festival/

About The Emmaus Arts Commission: The Emmaus Arts Commission is the non-profit, art sector of the Borough of Emmaus.It is comprised of appointed volunteers. The EAC is making art to make an impact. EAC’s mission and primary role is to foster the arts and culture in and around Emmaus, PA.

The EAC offers events, programs, beautification initiatives, and scholarships as well as advocates for a variety of art forms in our area. The EAC is focused on raising awareness and visibility of the arts in and around the greater Emmaus Borough area. They encourage you to participate in a variety of art engagement experiences for all ages and stages including music, visual arts, performing arts, film/video, and specialty community beautification projects.

 

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Hayden Rinde