This year’s Best of the Fest films were screened on May 4th to a public audience in the University of Miami’s Bill Cosford Cinema.

Most films were under 20 minutes and were completed for credit beginning from the summer of 2007 through the spring semester of 2008. Judges included University of Miami School of Communication alumni Juan Carlos Coto, (’88) David Nutter and David Isaacs (’71).  Coto, writer and producer for 20th Century Fox, has over 15 years of industry experience. Nutter is an Emmy Award winning director whose credits include episodes from Entourage and The Sopranos.  Comedy Writer and Producer, Isaacs wrote episodes for comedy sitcom icons Frasier, Cheers, M*A*S*H and the Simpson’s.

The winning student films will also be showcased at the Paramount Theater in Los Angeles on May 22nd as part of the School of Communication’s annual L.A. Experience.

For information about the Festival visit http://www.canesfilmfestival.com or email Melissa Rubi Falcón at mrubi@miami.edu.

The University of Miami School of Communication offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, public relations, visual journalism, communication studies and motion pictures, with a total current enrollment of approximately 1500 students and 60 full-time faculty members.  The School seeks to prepare thinking and responsible communication professionals for a global society.

The University of Miami is the largest private research institution in the southeastern United States. The University’s mission is to provide quality education, attract and retain outstanding students, support the faculty and their research, and build an endowment for University initiatives.  http://www.miami.edu
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