Behind the Scenes: Higbridge Film Festival

WILMORE, Ky. (March 23, 2015) — Asbury University’s Special Events class will be coordinating and hosting the Highbridge Film Festival on April 25. Open to students and the community, Highbridge has become one of the most anticipated on-campus events of the year.

“Each year, I’m amazed in different ways as to what each group of students brings to the class in terms of creativity and effort,” said Professor Greg Bandy. Extensive planning and execution from the class go into the production of the festival.

“Each member of the class has a desire and passion in the teams we are working on,” said event administrator and class member Caiti Maumenee, “This festival experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the outcome will make a huge impact on not only the school, but the community as well.”

The Special Events course is set up to function as a fast-paced studio environment. Students are assigned to one of five teams; Public Relations and Marketing, Design, Video, Hughes Film Festival and the Miller Red Carpet Reception. Each group has an established set of professional responsibilities to be accomplished before, during and after the event. These tasks are connected to each student’s career interest and area of study.

“All 18 students in the course work together to make this a great experience for each guest that comes through the doors of Hughes Auditorium. Every year, our goal is for the Highbridge Film Festival to be a sold out show,” Bandy said. For those who cannot attend the event, a live online broadcast will also be available to be streamed through the Highbridge Film Festival Web site.

Tickets for the Highbridge Film Festival will be $15 and go on sale April 10, on campus and online. Visit the ticket page for more information.

Note: For more information on what the special events class is planning or if you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Abigail Foster by e-mail at abigail.foster@asbury.edu.