(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)January 11, 2016

MAHWAH, N.J. – More than 50 student filmmakers from around the state showcased their talents at the first annual High School Film Festival, recently hosted by Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Students entered original films in a variety of genres and were awarded in several categories including editing, cinematography, documentary and fiction. In all, 24 student films were screened and judged by a panel of Ramapo College faculty. Each entrant was awarded an Oscar-type statuette. Five top films were presented with a plaque and gift card.

The top winners were:

Best fiction film: Vincent D’Alessandro (Randolph High School, Randolph), “Squishy Squishy”

Best editing: Katrin Spridinova (Rutherford High School, Rutherford), “Heart”

Best cinematography: IHA Broadcast Media Class (Immaculate Heart Academy, Washington Township), “Noir Files”

Best documentary: Kiera Clowney and Victoria Flynn (Clearview Regional High School, Mullica Hill), “Student Loan Debt”

Best of the Fest: Matthew Rosa (Charter-Tech High School for the Performing Arts, Somers Point), “Oscar Micheaux”

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About Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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