It was a great day at the Motion Picture Institute on December 14, 2018 as DAFT welcomed 16 schools and over 160 students with educators and media professionals. Keynote speakers were Lauren Harper and Joe Pendergrass of the Detroit Pistons. Special thanks to our sponsors: The Motion Picture Institute, University of Michigan, Michigan Council for […]
Oct. 2nd & 3rd – Film Foundation & DAFT Offer Free Film Curriculum & Screenings at DIA
Following a successful pilot a few years ago the Film Foundation has developed a much-expanded curriculum that uses movies to teach concepts in American history and culture. Detroit was selected as one of three cities for the rollout where the DIA will be the host for workshop and film screenings on October 2nd and 3rd, 2018. The […]
Cool DAFT Things About April 28th’s 50th Michigan Student Film Festival
50th Michigan Student Film Festival at the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre Saturday April 28, 2018 Emcee: Brad Galli, Channel 7, WXYZ Sports Anchor 10 AM: K-8 (Elem-Junior) Best of Show screening and awards 11:30 AM: Video Gear Raffle-Drawing (all festival entries eligible, must be present to win) 12:30 PM: 9-12 (Senior) Best of Show screening […]
2018 Poster Contest Winners for 50th Michigan Student Film Festival
Poster Contest Winner 50th Michigan Student Film Festival Madison Ristic William D. Ford Career Tech Center (Wayne-Westland) Judging was tough with more than 30 entries from students from all over the state of Michigan! Madison will receive a prize of $200 for her submission and be honored at the 50th Michigan Student Film Festival on […]
Photo Album from DAFT’s 4th Media Student Symposium at MPI – December 8, 2017
