Two Pirate filmmaking teams are advancing to the semi-final round in the UIL Young Filmmakers competition.
“Legacy Bowl - Documentary” and “An Unexpected Companion” received excellent marks from the judges during the first round of judging.
“I'm very proud of our students for putting in the extra time and effort to get these submitted on time and with excellent production value,” said Andrew Oser, Lytle Digital Media Teacher.
Students in the Lytle High School Media Arts program develop real-world skills in video editing and production that transfer to future careers in media, public relations, and filmmaking.
The films received glowing comments from the judges.
“Legacy Bowl” documents the long-standing rivalry between the cities of Lytle and Natalia. It goes over the history of the rivalry and how it has transformed into something better over the years.
The judges said, “The story is told with wonderful interviews, yearbook photos and news articles of the rivalry. The pacing of the story unfolding is excellent. Great job on the editing of all interviews into a cohesive story.”
Credits:
Editors: Analicia Aguilar, Isaiah Leven, Sistina Zapata
Videographers: Jeffrey Vargas, Madison Prather
Photographers: Aliana Cardenas, Sistina Zapata
Audio Engineers: Analicia Aguilar, Isaiah Leven, Sistina Zapata, Jeffrey Vargas
Lighting: Sistina Zapata, Jeffrey Vargas
Interviewers: Isaiah Leven, Sistina Zapata, Aryana Reyes
Graphic Artist: Samuel Muraira
“An Unexpected Companion” is an animated film that explores unlikely friendships. The judges had this to say about the film, “Your film is a great telling of two unlikely personalities coming together in genuine friendship. Your character designs are great!”
Credits:
Voices: Asher: Aiden Dresch, Elena: Ashe Mather, Narrator: Isaiah Leven
Animation, director, sound work: Vanessa Trevino
Background Art: Caleb Morton
Video links will be shared once the competition is complete.