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JUDGES ANNOUNCED FOR 2012 HIGHBRIDGE FILM FESTIVAL
Batchler, Baugh, Covell Selected as New Judges while Lehman Returns for Second Year
WILMORE, Ky. – The Highbridge Film Festival Committee has named the members of the 2012 Festival Judging panel. Industry professionals Ms. Janet Batchler, Mr. Brian Baugh, and Ms. Karen Covell, all of Los Angeles, Calif., join the Highbridge Film Festival Judging panel for the first time. Mr. Peter Lehman, Orlando, Fla., returns to the Highbridge Film Festival after serving as a judge at last year’s festival. This year’s festival will be held at Asbury University’s Hughes Auditorium on Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 PM.
“The judges are a critical part of the educational aspect of the film festival. We want industry professionals critiquing and judging our students films,” says Greg Bandy, one of the founders of the Highbridge Film Festival.
In addition to her teaching post at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts, Batchler is a well-respected and accomplished writer in the film and production industry. Batchler, along with her husband and partner Lee Batchler, are well known for their scripts “Smoke and Mirrors”, “Batman Forever”, and “My Name is Modesty.”
Baugh is a director and screenwriter with more than 15 years of experience in the film industry. He is best known for directing the teen drama “To Save a Life.” He desires to tell stories that inspire audiences, foster justice and healing, or expand wonder and imagination in the world.
Covell is a television producer, director of the Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) and co-founder and producer for JC Productions, an independent television and music production company. She has worked on many television productions, including “The Two Lives of Carol Letner” and “Players or Pawns.”
Returning for his second year, Lehman comes to the Highbridge Film Festival as an accomplished sound designer, mixer, and composer. His work on Braveheart garnered an Oscar for Best Sound Effects Editing and an MPSE Golden Reel Award for Best Sound Effects Editing. Lehman’s screen credits also include works such as; Mulan, The Prince of Egypt, Jerry McQuire, and Homeward Bound.
The Highbridge Film Festival Planning committee is excited to welcome these four professionals to Asbury’s campus to take part in the film festival. The judges serve as an important part of the festival, sharing their wisdom in more ways than just judging films. “We bring them in not just to judge, but to hold special workshops for all of our students, workshops that all of our student body can attend,” said Bandy.
2008 Highbridge Film Festival featured on Lexington Herald-Leader writer Rich Copley's blog
Rich Copley, writer for the Lexington Herald-Leader, wrote about the 2008 Highbridge Film Festival in his "Copious Notes" blog on April 27, 2008. Read his entry here.
2008 Highbridge Film Festival Winners Announced
The following news article was first featured on www.asbury.edu.
WILMORE, KY-On April 26, the Highbridge Film Festival dazzled more than 1,400 attendees with a Hollywood-style showcase of Asbury College's best student produced films. Decked out in their best attire, students and friends of the College streamed into Hughes Auditorium for a night filled with action, drama and side-splitting comedy.
The films weren't the only student work displayed during the evening. Since January, 18 students in Prof. Greg Bandy's special events class have been organizing the three-day Engaging Culture Weekend, which culminated on Saturday evening. The winners for the fourth annual Highbridge Film Festival are:
"Visceral" by Brock Smith-best drama, audience favorite, best cinematography, best audio, best editing and best special effects.
"Pencil Me In" by Austin Brooks, Ben Corwin and Jack Brannen-best comedy and best script.
"Just the Right Mix: The story of the Nougat Café Band" by Marshall Young and David Stillwell-best documentary.
"Shower" by Justin Morton -best super-short.
"Showdown" by Nick Lavenice and Katrina Hudson-best original score, which was composed by Anna Sperger
"Attempt at a Memoir" by Elisa Platillero-high school competition winner receiving $1,000 scholarship to Asbury College.
Released: May 2, 2008
2007 Winners of the HighBridge Film Festival are Announced.
Congratulations to the following winners of the 2007 Highbridge Film Festival.
Best Drama
Fire - Director by Whitman Bussey
Best Comedy
I Love Lacey - Directed by Chris Lawson and Graham Richardson
Best Screenplay
I Love Lacey - Written by Chris Lawson
Best Cinematography
Favor - Directed by Tyler Hisel
Best Audio
Favor - Directed by Tyler Hisel
Best Editing
Favor - Directed by Tyler Hisel
Best Original Musical Score
Fire - Composed by Whitman Bussey
Best Super Short
Forgotten - Directed by Chris Lawson and Whitman Bussey
Audience Choice Award
I Love Lacey - Directed by Chris Lawson and Graham Richardson
High School Winner
sqWISH - Directed by Molly Hoy and produced by Elisa Platillero
High School Winner
Rebirthing - Music video for Skillet, directed by Daniel Tyler