The MTS Digital Media Academy sponsored .EDU Film Festival was again a huge success this year. In its second year, the festival expanded to two days and two locations, received 125 videos and films from hundreds of Minnesota students, screened 60 of those entries over the course of the two-day fest, and saw over 500 Minnesota High School students from 25 participating schools and organizations. We are very pleased with the success of the Festival this year and look forward to continue to host this important event. Please see the following links for more information on this year’s Film Festival:

Mr. Holsen’s blog – a blow-by-blow account of day 1 of the festival, written by Spectrum High School Teacher, Eric Holsen.

Day 2 – as recorded by Spectrum’s Eric Holsen

“Meet the Future of Film” – MNFilm and TV Board’s MN Dialogue’s article on the 2009 event

“Meet The Filmmaker: Brooke Martin” - MNFilm and TV Board’s MN Dialogue’s profile of festival participant Brooke Martin – Winner, Best of the Fest, Narrative

“Meet the Filmmaker: Andrew Hatling” – MNFilm and TV Board’s MN Dialogue’s profile of festival participant and Watertown Film Festival founder, Andrew Hatling.

Check out these 2009 .EDU Film Festival web channels:

These videos and films screened at the Riverside Theater in Minneapolis, on Friday, May 15th at 10:15

These videos and films screened at the Riverside Theater in Minneapolis, on Friday, May 15th at 1:45

This “Kid Friendly Showcase” screened at the St. Anthony Main Theater in Minneapolis, on Saturday, May 16th at 12:00

These videos and films screened at the St. Anthony Main Theater in Minneapolis, on Saturday, May 16th at 1:30

This Semi Finalist Showcase screened at the St. Anthony Main Theater in Minneapolis, on Saturday, May 16th at 2:45.