Student Filmmakers UNIVERSITY BEAT from WUST 08/18/08

USF is about 2500 miles from Hollywood, California, but two students are getting attention for the award-winning short films and videos that they're making right here on campus. University Beat introduces you to Sarah Wilson and Jesse Newman and their film, "Focus," which won "Best Picture" honors in the Campus MovieFest's USF and statewide competitions. Listen Now Watch Video

For more information:

Sarah Wilson's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/purpleg

Jesse Newman's website: http://www.jessenewmanfilms.com/

Bridgestone Firestone "Safety Scholars" video contest: http://www.safetyscholars.com/

Campus MovieFest website: http://www.campusmoviefest.com/

UPDATE: Sarah Wilson's video, "Drive to Arrive," won the 2008 Bridgestone Firestone "Safety Scholars" video contest, the second year in a row she's won the competition. Sarah's video will be broadcast as a public service TV commercial for Bridgestone Firestone next winter. In addition, she'll receive a $5,000 college scholarship and a trip to the Chicago AutoShow to show her video to top automotive journalists.


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