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It's time for the best of the best from the Campus MovieFest 2007 - 2008 World Tour to come together for one unforgettable night. Join us on Saturday, May 3, for the Campus MovieFest National Grand Finale at the historic Hudson Theatre in Times Square.
Over 50,000 students competed in the world's largest student film festival this year, and the top 20 teams will have their movies screened for an elite audience of industry executives, family, friends, and fans. This special night will feature outstanding prizes, presenters, music, and surprises.
This special night will feature outstanding prizes, presenters, music, and surprises, and we're thrilled to welcome Judah Friedlander as host of the celebration.
Black tie optional.
About the Movies
Each participating region of Campus MovieFest holds a Grand Finale at a stunning venue. The top movies from each region move onto a nationwide judging panel that selects the top 18 movies that will get showcased at the National Grand Finale. Congratulations to the students whose films have been selected!
"Romania, CA" by Revelation from UCLA
"Bobby's House" by UbseyMovies from San Jose State University
"Medo and the Dragon" by Out of the Convent from UC Berkeley
"Wes Sylvia Ticket" by 17 Clocks from USC
“Optivue” by Team Mid Knight from University of Alabama
“Til Death” by Eikon from University of Georgia
“Baby Talk” by LAIR Films from Georgia Tech
“All That is Human” by 1.618 Films from Georgia Tech
“Jib Shot: The Movie” by DAEL Rejects from Georgia State University
"Focus" by Newson Films from University of South Florida
"Fly" by XU from Jacksonville University
"Vigilante" by Madhouse Films from Rollins College
"Patron Addicted" by The Wrenegades from Tufts University
"Looking Up" by Die Nasty/Six Star Productions from Emerson College
"Lost and Found" by Les Objets Perdues from MIT
"Genesis 3:23" by Selfish Bastard Productions from Northeastern
"Tilly" by Saki Bomb Bomb from New York University
"Beard Science" by Shishkaboom from New York University
We'll also be screening highlights from other top movies from NYC.
Elfenworks Social Justice Category
Highlights of the following movies about domestic poverty will be shown:
"Volunteer" by Firefly from Georgia State University
"The Art of Overcoming Poverty" by SockCymbal from Georgia Tech University
"The Street Crusade" by The F'n Table from Emerson
"The Face of Poverty" by Rhythm in Hues from Columbia University
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About the Hudson Theatre
The Hudson Theatre, a stunning Broadway theatre in the heart of Times Square – and the second oldest in NYC – has played host to 90 Broadway plays, The Tonight Show, Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr, Barbara Streisand, The Price is Right, and American Idol. |
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About the Host and Special Presenters:
You know Judah Friedlander as Frank on "30 Rock", or from "The Flight of the Conchords", "American Splendor", "Zoolander", and more. Now, know him also as host of the Campus MovieFest National Grand Finale.
We're also thrilled to welcome Larenz Tate, Franky G, and Domenick Lombardozzi as special award presenters. Tate made his feature film debut in "Meance II Society", followed by starring roles in "Inkwell", "Dead Presidents", and "Love Jones" opposite Nia Long, along with roles as Frankie Lymon in "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" and as Quincy Jones in "Ray". Franky G. is best known for his portrayal of Xavier in "Saw II" and Wrench in "The Italian Job", as well as his roles in "Confidence" and "Wonderland". Lombardozzi is best known as "Herc" on "The Wire", as well as his roles on "Entourage", "Freedomland", and "Miami Vice". |
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Transportation and Parking
Hudson Theatre
145 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 768-4400
Click here for directions |
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We recommend flying Virgin America, the sweetest airline in the air and the official airline of Campus MovieFest.
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Elfenworks Social Justice Category
This year's CMF participants have had the opportunity to create short movies that capture the often untold stories of those in our communities who are making a difference in helping with domestic poverty. At the CMF National Grand Finale, the winner of the CMF Social Justice Category will receive a $10,000 cash grant thanks to our partners at The Elfenworks Foundation.
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