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By Julia Sikora<\/a> · Contributing Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Students in the Special Events class set up the photoshoot and designed this poster for Lux Mea. \u2014 GCC<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The sixth annual Lux Mea film festival is set for Saturday at 7 p.m. This event showcases student films in Crawford Auditorium, followed by an award ceremony and a reception. It is well attended by students, faculty and community members alike, welcoming more than 900 guests last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students in professor Bandy\u2019s Special Events and Promotions class begin working on the festival as soon as the spring semester begins. Madison Barczy, a junior on the Lux Mea reception team, encourages others to attend the festival \u201cfor the experience! (It is) a night full of films ranging from documentaries to new animated films that are all student-produced, with a reception to follow.\u201d The best part of Lux Mea, according to Barczy, is \u201cseeing the whole campus community coming together to appreciate (everyone\u2019s) God-given talents and skills!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The theme this year is Life in Technicolor. Besides a retro-color palette displayed throughout the night, the theme will be emphasized especially in the introduction, taking the audience on a journey through the history of film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 20 selected films for 2026 include \u201c150\/250\u201d by Brady Larkin, \u201cConfidential\u201d by John Hatzis, Zach Kappel and Contessa DiGuglielmo, \u201cCrash Out\u201d by Lily Beers, Ricky Andrews and Matthew Purucker, \u201cA Dyslexic Quest\u201d by Eli Hatfield, \u201cExperiment #2\u201d by Eli Hatfield, Gabe Bungar and Bella Costa, \u201cFrenzied\u201d by Lily Beers, \u201cI Saved You One\u201d by Julia Truesdell, \u201cThe Language of Worship\u201d by Ellie Smith, \u201cThe Major Dilemma\u201d by Lily Beers, Ricky Andrews and Reilly Martin, \u201cPotato Rot\u201d by Naomi Ng, Ellie Smith and Julia Truesdell, \u201cRacing the Reaper\u201d by Cana Severson, \u201cRepulsion\u201d by Matthew Purucker, \u201cRoad to Recovery\u201d by Andrew Glasgow, Naomi Ng and Julia Truesdell, \u201cSprout\u201d by Sydney Bredenberg, \u201cThe Suite\u201d by Elika Weaver and Elise Schlemeier, \u201cStacy & Snuffles\u201d by Zach Kappel and Eli Hatfield, \u201cStu-Tea\u201d by Julia Truesdell, \u201cThrifty Thread\u201d by Abigail Loiacono, \u201cVigil\u201d by Contessa DiGuglielmo and \u201cWhat Are You Running From?\u201d by Ricky Andrews. The film selections span across a variety of categories, including narrative films, documentaries, super-short films and experimental films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A panel of judges will award the films across multiple categories, including best actors, actresses, original score and more. According to the Lux Mea website, \u201cour judges have helped shape the festival\u2019s legacy, recognizing films that challenge, inspire and leave a lasting impact.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Filmmaker Tessa DiGuglielmo hopes her films \u201cinspire people (and) make people feel.\u201d She is \u201cof the belief that we are made in the image of a creator. As sub-creators, we are called to use our God-given talents to bless others.\u201d DiGuglielmo recognizes that \u201cthe festival is not only a night of entertainment but also glorifies God and is ultimately for an audience of one (God) \u2014 that doesn\u2019t mean we love the audience (any less)!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests can purchase tickets on sale for $5 online or at a table in the Breen Student Union through Friday April 17. Tickets will be sold for $7 at the door.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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