Roane State Film Festival
Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 3 PM Eastern at the Princess Theatre
The event includes screening of the films, followed by filmmaker Q&A and an awards presentation. The public is welcome to attend.
This year, the film festival is themeless. Each filmmaker may choose their own theme and genre, including but not limited to drama, horror, comedy, action, and science fiction.
The Roane State Film Festival is open to all Roane State students and all high school students in Roane, Anderson, Morgan, Loudon, Cumberland, Fentress, Scott, Campbell, and Knox counties.
High School Category:
WINNER - "Cindy & Max"
Kaleb Ridenour, Roane County High School
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"The Accused"
Kayla Webb, Roane County High School
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College Category:
WINNER - "Best of 2023 Ladd Ridge RC"
Blake Stevens, Roane State Community College
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"Santa's Day in Deer Lodge"
Willie Phaler, Roane State Community College
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"This Rock"
Sandra Grice, Roane State Community College
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The Roane State Film Festival is supported by committee members Dr. Jason Fishel, Michael Golebiewski, Keith McDaniel, Dr. Matthew McDonald, Courtney Minton, and Dr. Matt Waters.
Please contact Dr. Waters at watersmh@roanestate.edu or (865) 354-3000 ext. 4429 for more information about the film festival.
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