26SP Red Carpet Gallery
Photos by Natasha Kravchenko, Reagan Shay, Riley Zaney
GERACE, MILLER Spotlight Hometown Heroes
(Edinboro, PA – May 07, 2026) The siren sounds, lights flash and the trucks roll out. For members of the Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, the call to serve never really stops. Now, thanks to a group of PennWest students, their story will be shared on the big screen. Student filmmakers will debut Station 38, during…
CANNON Celebrated as Gmitter Finalist
(Edinboro, PA – March 25, 2026) “I believe all artists ultimately strive to tell stories,” says Philm senior Shane Cannon. “My life has always been defined by the reading of books, watching of movies, and the swapping of tall tales around summer bonfires.” Narrative yarns spun by tabletop role-players are the heart of Cannon’s award-winning…
25FA Red Carpet Gallery
Event photos by Riley Zaney, Josh Bojarski, and Natasha Kravchenko, MFA.
Heavy Snow Can’t Stop The Showcase
(Edinboro, PA – December 11, 2025) Despite the challenges of severe winter weather, the Showcase of Philm and Animation welcomed moviegoers to Cole Memorial Auditorium Thursday night. The screening marks an important move for the event from the Pogue Student Center. It’s been relocated to the larger venue to accommodate capacity crowds typically frowned upon…
BASINGER Named Athena Honoree
(Erie, PA – September 9, 2025) PennWest Edinboro senior Taney Basinger was recognized Tuesday with other honorees during a luncheon at Erie’s Ambassador Conference Center. Basinger is this year’s Edinboro nominee for the ATHENA Young Professional Award. The award, an extension of the internationally renowned ATHENA Leadership Award, honors outstanding young college students who demonstrate…
Laurels
Skills training is the chief intended outcome of class assignments. Yet, since 2019, the following student projects have gone on to succeed in festivals and competitions. Through awards and public exhibition, graduates build impressive résumés and professional reels. Station 38a profile of Edinboro firefighters (documentary, 8 mins) Pittsburgh Independent Film FestivalPittsburgh, Pennsylvania2026 Official Selection The…
Philmmakers Earn 100 Trophies
(Doucette Hall, Edinboro, PA – March 20, 2025) This month, PennWest’s Digital Filmmaking and Photography (aka “Philm”) program crossed an important threshold. In the last six years, films made by its students have earned more than one hundred festival and competition accolades. “There’s no shame in reshooting scenes if you’re not satisfied with them,” said…
REIHNER Earns Photo Accolades
(Kolkata, West Bengal, India – March 30, 2024) India’s Sundarban International Film Festival (SIFF) recognizes art films and photography with themes of environmental awareness. The festival, boasting a month-long exhibition calendar, is particularly interested in furthering the cause of independent image-makers. SIFF judges recently announced Eyes of the Hunter and Watercolors, photos taken by Philm…
Legendary Animator MUSKER Visits
(Edinboro, PA – March 15-16, 2024) Animation legend John Musker visited the PennWest Edinboro campus as a guest artist this weekend. For over four decades, Musker has been a key creative within the Walt Disney Company, co-directing films such as The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Hercules, Aladdin, The Princess & and Frog, and…