Thanks to Marco of MPI of Michigan who shared these photos with us! More to come! On April 23, 2016, the 48th Michigan Student Film Festival drew both record entries (over 400) and record crowds for both K-8 and 9-12 screenings of Best of Show films. The generous DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre was once again host to […]
Free Admission! The 48th Michigan Student Film Fest at the DIA – April 23rd – 9:30 AM & 11:45 AM Screenings
What: DAFT’s 48th Michigan Student Film Festival – Free Admission! When: Saturday, April 23rd: 9:30 AM (K-8 grade Best of Show reel), 11:45 AM (9-12 grade Best of Show reel) Where: The DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre (John R. side), 5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 (John R. side entrance) We hope you can join us the morning of […]
IMPORTANT – Festival Submission Deadline Extended One Week to March 11th
Due to unexpected technical issues on our website and with payment options, we are extended DAFT’s deadline for entries for the Michigan Student Film Festival until Friday, March 11th. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and thank the many entries we have received–and the emails/phone calls regarding the snags. There will also be a […]
2 Days Remaining to Enter Festival
Just two days left to make your submissions to the Michigan Student Film Festival. Please see the important information below. We can still use some more judges on March 19th, too (see below)! Click here for our latest newsletter, including the following information… Checks vs. Paypal? If you are paying by check for your entries instead […]
Micah Greene (1975-2016) Champion of the Big Idea and the Little Guy
Originally posted in MyMediaDiary.com. Donations in Micah’s memory and more information is available in DAFT’s latest newsletter at this link. Classrooms and schedules can make strange bedfellows. Yesterday, I lost my roommate of 10 years, Micah Greene. And like a brother who shares a bunkbed for so long, you become so in tune to his tossings and […]
10 FAQs about the Michigan Student Film Festival
Saturday, April 25, 2020 at the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre (updated January 2020) Q. What is the festival? Recognized by the American Film Institute as the longest-running K-12 student film festival in the nation, the Michigan Student Film Festival was founded by the non-profit DAFT (Digital Arts, Film and Television) as a showcase for Michigan […]
23 Days Remaining for Mich Student Film Fest Submissions, Latest DAFT Newsletter & Teacher-of-the-Year Deadline Tomorrow!
Here’s a link to today’s DAFT Newsletter! Important information includes: 23 days left to submit entries Tomorrow’s deadline for Teacher of the Year nominations Saturday’s Oscar Shorts viewing at the DIA Judges needed in East Lansing on March 5th for MIPA Judges need for March 19th Round 1 judging of entries Preview of Focal Point […]
Call for Sponsors & Prizes for the April 23rd Michigan Student Film Festival
PLEASE SHARE WITH COMPANIES AND FRIENDS OF MEDIA EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN! Call for Sponsors & Prizes April 23 Michigan Student Film Festival Contact: Kevin Walsh walsh@daftonline.org The non-profit Digital Arts Film and Television is seeking sponsorship and prizes for the Michigan Student Film Festival on April 23, 2016 at the DIA. Since 1968, DAFT, through workshops […]
