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FIDM Student Wins Hollywood Reporter's Publisher's Award

FIDM Graphic Design Student Sarah Neyhart won the highly coveted Publisher's Award at Hollywood Reporter's Key Art Student Awards reception held at the FIDM Museum & Galleries last night. Students from all over the United States, and as far away as Greece, took part in the magazine's competition which called for entrants to submit either a movie poster one-sheet or a movie trailer.

Contestants were asked to choose from among the movies 300, Knocked Up, and Dreamgirls. Sarah's winning movie poster for the film Knocked Up clearly impressed Hollywood Reporter publisher Eric Mika (pictured above with Sarah). Sarah had the opportunity to go to college because, as she puts it,  "A complete stranger stepped in, got me through school, and completely changed my life to give me this opportunity."

In addition to winning the Publisher's Award, Sarah was one of three FIDM Students who were finalists in the Key Art Awards Student Competition. "Of the twelve finalists in the Trailer division, FIDM took two places and in the 'one sheet' or poster division, we took one spot among the twelve," reports FIDM Department Chair Marlene Morbitt-Dunn (also pictured with Sarah). Congratulations to Sarah as well as FIDM Digital Media Students Samantha Young and Michael Asmus!

All the one-sheet entries and trailers are on exhibit in the FIDM Museum and Galleries Tuesdays - Sundays from 10am-4pm through June 19th.  --Kim

FIDM Students Are Finalists In Hollywood Reporter's Key Art Awards Student Competition

FIDM congratulates Digital Media students Samantha Young and Michael Asmus and Graphic Design student Sarah Neyhart, finalists in the 7th Annual Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Student Competition. "Of the twelve finalists in the Trailer division, FIDM took two places and in the 'one sheet' or poster division, we took one spot among the twelve," reports FIDM Department Chair Marlene Morbitt-Dunn.

"The competition this year increased by approximately 62% more entries in the poster division, and 50% more in the trailer division. Stiff competition!" Marlene continued. Stephanie created a trailer for the feature film 300, while Michael's trailer was for Dreamgirls. Sarah created a poster for the comedy Knocked Up.

The reception and the announcement of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category will take place on May 29th at a reception in the FIDM Museum & Galleries. Watch the video and see the posters from the FIDM Students who won last year's competition. --Kim

New Episode of LIVING THE FIDM LIFE!

In the latest episode of the FIDM reality series, created by and starring FIDM Students, Digital Media Student RJ learns how to take feedback from his client, Graphic Design Program Director Steve Reaves, while Jordan goes on a coffee date with a co-worker. Jordan and RJ also audition FIDM Students vying for the chance to be the next female correspondent for FIDM's Fashion News Network (FNN). Meanwhile, Hideka applies for the 3rd year Advanced Study Program in Fashion Design. Head to our youtube channel to watch earlier episodes. --Kim

FIDM Students Win "Hollywood Reporter" Competition

We're thrilled to announce that FIDM Digital Media Student Meme Ellis was awarded FIRST PLACE in the Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Student Competition's audiovisual category for her Brokeback Mountain trailer (above). Explains Meme, "I chose Brokeback Mountain because I knew from the start that it would be a complete challenge for me.  The film itself is so beautiful, raw, and subtle." She continues, "It's very gratifying to know that my hard work has been appreciated. The Key Art Awards brings so much opportunity to students like me, and for that, I am so grateful!"   

FIDM Graphic Design Student Melissa Wong, who won SECOND PLACE  in the print category for her Walk the Line movie poster, says of the Key Art Awards, "Being a finalist is such a surreal feeling, especially since the caliber of work from all the schools is so high. I feel fortunate to be a part of a competition that represents student work in a real-life industry of Entertainment and Marketing. It is an honor to be recognized and I'm proud to have represented FIDM in this competition." --Kim

More Info
* Read an article about the awards on the Hollywood Reporter website.
* Watch more movie trailers by FIDM Students. 
* Learn about FIDM's Digital Media and Graphic Design programs.
* Read our earlier post on the Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards Reception.

All New Episode of "Living the FIDM Life!"

You saw the teaser promo, now watch the first episode. 

"Living the FIDM Life" is created by and starring FIDM students! In this episode, meet the boys of FIDM and see the challenges Digital Media student RJ faces making a short film about the amazing Fender Guitar project, where FIDM Graphic Design students create custom-designs for the guitars. Will he finish it in time?! Plus: find out what it's really like to go to FIDM and see what FIDM students actually wear to class. (Also, stay tuned because I'll be posting a new blog feature on Style Scoop in the next couple of days called "Campus Style.") --Kim

More Info:
* To watch more FIDM videos in a larger format, including the Fender Guitar piece, head to our YouTube Channel.
* Get the details on FIDM's Graphic Design and Digital Media programs.

FIDM Students Design Fender Guitars

Watch as students in FIDM's Graphic Design program create custom-designed Fender guitars while students in the Fashion Design program design rock star outfits! In this video, created by a FIDM Digital Media student, you'll meet the Graphic Design and Fashion Design students, see them in action, and find out what it takes to make a project this cool a reality! --Kim

More Info:
* Watch more FIDM videos on our YouTube Channel.
* Find out more about FIDM's Graphic Design, Fashion Design, or Digital Media programs.