C’mon C’mon film review
By Lindsay Wynne Shot in black and white and somewhat in the style of cinéma vérité, C’mon C’mon effortlessly weaves fiction and nonfiction storytelling in its analysis of the human…
Film equality starts at the box office
By Lindsay Wynne [Opinion] Movies have the power to transport us to worlds we could otherwise not experience, but they also have a responsibility to help us see our own…
Metro State student Adam Sutcliffe, in the role of Ahmed, is consoled by actor Raul Arambula, in the role of Yousiff, following a rejected proposal from his girlfriend in the play KISS. The production was put on by Theater Underground and hosted by Metro State University and Minneapolis College. The production ran from Nov. 14 - 23. (Brandon General / The Metropolitan)
KISS: Metro State/MCTC production juxtaposes romance with the heartache of a nation
Metro State theater and Minneapolis Community and Technical College come together to produce a joint theater production at the Whitney Fine Arts Theater.
Members of the Mezcal Jurado (jury) at the Guadalajara International Film Festival in March 2019. Metro State screenwriting student Jordan Indehar was one of 30 college students selected for the jury. (Courtesy of Jordan Indehar)
In Mexico, finding my future in film
Screenwriting student reflects on the serving on an international film festival jury and the indelible impact of Mexican cinema.
Chile is announced as the guest of honor country for the 2019 festival at the awards and closing ceremony for the Guadalajara International Film Festival on March 16, 2018.
Photo by Tonatiuh Figueroa / Festival Internacional de Cine en Guadalajara
Screenwriting major to jury Guadalajara International Film Festival
Student wins opportunity to join the jury of an international film festival in Mexico.
Professor James Byrne with Metro State screenwriting students Sam Stiegelmeier, Autumn Kisling and Annie Moua at the awards ceremony of the Cine Latino Film Festival in Minneapolis in November 2017.
Photo courtesy of James Byrne
Metro State screenwriting program remakes major requirements
The screenwriting major will require an internship and completion of a feature-length screenplay.
Image Courtesy of Film Space
Film Space brings best in movies to Metro State
“It’s something you assume your college has. And I feel slighted that we don’t,” said Jessica Maistrovich, Student Senate Treasurer, in explaining her drive to create a mascot for Metropolitan State University. “Mascots create a sense of community and belonging. Having one can add that sense of fun that sometimes we’re missing as a more adult college,” she said.