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 […]
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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 […]
Poster Contest Ends Friday, Festival Updates & Oscar Shorts at the DIA on Feb. 13th
Here’s our latest newsletter! You can also see it at this link. Festival Info, Judging Opportunities & Feb 13 Oscar Shorts at the DIA and more! 48th Michigan Student Film Fest Reminders, Judging Opportunities & February 13 Oscar-Shorts at the DIA’s Detroit Film Theatre! Friday’s Orchard Lake Film Festival Reminders. Look for our DAFT table! 3 pm […]
Thursday DAFT Night at ProCam & Friday Deadline for Orchard Lake Film Fest!
Hi DAFT Friends and Family. Here are two important reminders for this week. You can see our entire latest newsletter with lots of information on the upcoming Michigan Student Film Festival at this link! Learn more about the latest cool gear, more about your own camera and much more about DAFT and this year’s Festival […]
Before the Ball Drops Tonight–Join DAFT to Make a Young Filmmaker’s Dream Come True!
**Please share this post with a friend of filmmaking! There are just a few hours left to become a member of DAFT, sponsor of the longest running student film festival in the nation. We’re a 501c3 non-profit and your contribution is deductible under IRS guidelines. And this year we are seeking major corporate partners to increase our scholarships and […]
Reminder! This Friday’s Media Student Symposium – Headcount needed
We hope you and your students are able to join DAFT this Friday at the Motion Picture Institute in Troy for an exciting Media Student Symposium. Lunch is included and chaperons are free. Media professionals will be working with the students on real-world problem-solving and there will be hands-on time for the students to try […]