BHS Film Studies Class Hosts End-of-Year Awards Ceremony
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On May 18, the Film Studies class at Berkley High School held their end-of-year awards ceremony. Teacher John Duffy shared that over the past several weeks, students created original short films and applied what they've learned about genre, cinematography, editing, lighting and sound to their projects. The short film projects are a highlight for the students because they make a meaningful shift from analyzing films to producing works of their own.
To celebrate all of the hard work, a lighthearted faux-Oscars-style ceremony was created where students voted on categories such as Best Picture, Best Editing, and more, and winners received trophies. This event wrapped the course up on a high note, giving everyone who participated a chance to celebrate their creativity and growth.