On Set – FilmFest 2026

The FilmFest gala in 2026 was hosted on April 10th at the Paramount Theatre. The theme was On Set and 14 student films screened at the event.

AWARDS

Best Picture – “Courting”
People’s Choice – “Ultimate²”

Best Director – Brooke Musia, Lauren Burris, “After Emmy”
Best Producer – Olivia Cromis, “After Emmy”
Best Writer – Olivia Cromis, “Keeping up with the King”
Best Editor – Olivia Cromis, “Epoch”
Best Cinematography – Joshua Varner, “Sins and Cinders”
Best Production Designer – Hannah Haas, “Maia”
Best Sound Designer – Abbey Monroe, “Griefer’s Rehab”
Best Original Music – Jaden Frecka, “Keeping up with the King”
Best Visual Effects – Sofia Medina, Alex Brito, “Ultimate²”

Best Actor – Takuma Tsuneki, “Ultimate²”
Best Actress – Kinley Schollenbarger, “Courting”