Earlier this year, Dr. Day joined other WilmU instructors and local filmmaking experts to lead a seven-week workshop for young filmmakers, guiding high school students as thy developed skills and created entries for the Student Film Competition at the inaugural Wilmington International Film Festival in October. The winner, who will be a announced at the festival, will receive the President’s Emerging Storyteller Award, a full four-year scholarship to Wilmington University.
The Wilmington International Film Festival will feature more than 50 film from 18 countries, live music, global cuisine and special events. “It’s about entertainment and escapism, and it’s about commerce,” says DelGiorno. “Art and creativity can drive business in our state.” As for the high schoolers, they’re learning more than the business of filmmaking.
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