On Thursday we went to the Arthur Hiller student Film Festival at Chris's school. Arthur Hiller is a film Director who was born in Edmonton and attended Victoria school. He directed such famous films as 'Love Story' with Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal.
Christopher is doing so well at school that he was specially selected for his editing skills to take part in a special challenge in the film festival - in fact he was one of only two students chosen for their editing skills - and he is only in grade 10!!! If you click on the second picture above you can read about the challenge Chris took part in! Each team had only 5 members plus the two actors. (Director, director of photography, sound, key grip, Editor + two actors).
It was wonderful to watch the challenge - they introduced the teams and during the night would go behind the scenes of the challenge and show the teams busy at work filming and editing the pieces they were working on. At the end they showed the two films they had made. Although they ad the same scripts and time length etc it was amazing to see how two Directors and teams had interpreted the piece!! I am hoping Chris can get copies so I can add them here!
CFRN came along and filmed them at work too!!
The films shown at the festival were also really great - such talent at the school in acting, singing, script writing and film making!!! They also showed several short films from alumni of the school too. I was so impressed and had SUCH a great night out!!! :) Can't wait for the next one!!! :)
