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Amy Smith Digital Cinema & TV Production Instructor Amy is nationally-certified and has served as an instructor at MNTC in digital cinema & tv production since 2008. Before joining MNTC, Amy worked in the industry as a video production specialist. She served in technical production positions in the news industry, eventually serving as senior director overseeing all visual aspects of a newscast. In addition to teaching, Amy is also an independent filmmaker and cinematographer whose work has been an official selection for the DeadCenter Film Festival. 30 | MOORE MONTHLY | MARCH 2022
What is the Red Carpet Film Festival? The Red Carpet Film Festival (RCFF) is an annual film and graphic design event in Norman, Oklahoma, organized by MNTC's Digital CinemaT.V. TV Production and Graphic Design classes. It was created in 2008 to allow students to experience deeper learning while working on extensive, industry-level projects in a collaborative environment. Students from both programs are empowered to develop complex projects that they see through from concept to distribution. Countless hours of research, planning, "pitch day " design, production, and more go into student films.
The Red Carpet Film Festival is a collaborative effort between Digital Video Production (DVP) and Graphic Design Programs. How do students in the two programs work together? Students in both DVP and Graphic Design complete a capstone course during their second year of instruction. DVP students write, shoot, direct and edit short films. In contrast, Graphic Design students worked with an advertising agency producing this year's festival logo, movie posters, invitations, t-shirts, signage, promotional materials, and other support materials for the event.
