(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)December 12, 2018

MAHWAH, N.J. – More than three dozen student filmmakers from around the state showcased their talents at the 4th 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, 36 student films were screened and judged by a panel of faculty members of Ramapo College. Each entrant received an Oscar-type statuette. Seven top films were presented with a plaque and gift card.

The top winners were:

Best of the Fest: “A Sensation” by Kyle Farscht, Millburn High School, Millburn

Best Fiction Film: “Robot” by Cameron Lipp, Columbia High School, Maplewood

Best Animation: “Friend” created and animated by Sofia Simoniello and Stefanie Cadet, Columbia High School, Maplewood

Best Editing: “Brothers” by Jeremiah Watson Sheperd, Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts, Somers Point

Best Cinematography: “No Signal” by Noelle White and Katerina Vail, High Tech High School, Secaucus

Best Documentary: “Your Name is Britney” by Britney Bautista, Morris County School of Technology, Denville

Best Writing: “Impact” by Gabriel Soto, Passaic County Technical Institute, Wayne

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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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