Student Experiences Through Japan And Chile Are Standouts In Annual Competition; Winner Will be Announced at First-Ever IES Abroad Film Festival Event In Chicago On November 1
"We are continually inspired by the story-telling potential of film, and these student films are a remarkable testament to the powerful role that studying abroad plays in cross-culture understanding and education," says Amy Ruhter McMillan, Associate Vice President of Marketing and founder of the IES Abroad Film Festival. "The Film Festival participants benefit from the inherent reflection that comes from producing a film, and carry their experiences of international study and cultural engagement with them as they become our next generation of open-minded global leaders."
- "Sapporo," by Jacob Richard Hatfield | Penn State University | IES Abroad Tokyo, Fall 2016
- "Solitude: A Companion Abroad," by Ismael Byers | Hope College | IES Abroad Santiago, Chile, Spring 2017, and co-directed by Kyle Arnold | Ithaca College | IES Abroad Santiago, Spring 2017
- "The Journey of Healing in Japan," by Wennicha Yang | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | IES Abroad Tokyo, J-Term 2017
"As an IES Abroad (Paris, 1965) alum, and a filmmaker, I understand and appreciate the power of study abroad and film," says Oscar-nominated Willard Huyck, acclaimed motion picture writer, director and producer, and IES Abroad juror. "My study abroad experience had such a meaningful impact on my life that I returned to Paris 12 years later to shoot French Postcards, a film about a junior year abroad. Film is a magnificent outlet for these students to share how study abroad influenced their lives, and their views of the world."
Tickets to this year's event can be purchased on the IES Abroad website for $20. The event is also sponsored by Charles Schwab, GoAbroad.com, Lockton, and Marquette Associates.
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