09/24/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/24/2024 11:09
Campus Communications Staff / Sep 24, 2024
"The New Raymond," a compelling student film from Columbia College Chicago, is up for Best Student Short at the Glendale International Film Festival in Southern California. The film follows the tale of a burglar who unwittingly becomes entangled in the grief of a couple mourning their recently deceased child.
"The film aims to evoke both intrigue and emotional resonance, leaving viewers with a memorable experience," says Joe Blaugrund '24, the film's director and writer.
The screening will take place on September 27 at 2:50 p.m., with tickets availablefor $15.
Created as part of Columbia's Cinematography II class, "The New Raymond" highlights the collaborative spirit of its student filmmakers under the guidance of instructors Mark Kluizo and Robert Edgecomb.
"It was fun to work on a project where the director was so excited about collaboration," says the film's editor Stella Eddinger, a current Semester in LAstudent.
Blaugrund is excited to see everyone's hard work up on the big screen. "It's special to share a labor of love with an audience," he says.
Join the Columbia community in celebrating the hard work of the talented individuals behind "The New Raymond":