by Spencer Norton Although the protagonist clearly feels scared of the sunflower people, the fact that they are wearing bright colors which usually represent happiness gives viewers an uncertainty about their moral standing. Sunflowers are also usually symbolic of joy…
by Hannah Broadbent – 3rd place 2023 Ellie lacks the motivation to move forward in her life when her dream to be a horticulturalist seems out of reach. With the insistence of her roommate Savanah, she takes a job at…
by Rebekah Page – 2nd place 2023 A high-stakes quilting competition brings up old memories and starts new rivalries between the young and old.
by Caleb Hafen – 1st place 2023 When Jasmyn and Justin get married, they tie their marriage to a third party. The state of their union will now be physically manifest in another person. What happens if they neglect them?
by Spencer Norton – 2nd place 2023 Van Gogh is the ultimate representation of artistry and passion. He was so passionate about his art that he made it even though he never made any money from it. Van Gogh’s level…
by Mamie Tonnies – 1st place 2023 I love the immersive nature of a twine poem. I picked a subject I am passionate about, and I loved that the format itself forced the audience to participate in and become a…
by Jana Ludlow – 3rd place 2023 The film, Fire at Sea, takes a unique look into the lives of refugees caught in the middle of the European migrant crisis and puts them in the spotlight. The portrayal of their…
by Andrew Widman – 2nd place 2023 A personal, theoretical exercise in identifying what makes a film “great.” Ten criteria have been established, each correlated to a part of the body that illustrates how the criteria should be understood and…
