BTW's film makers are dedicated artists in other clusters but understand the importance of how digital media is affecting all artistic endeavors. Our commitment to interdisciplinary approach crosses a broad spectrum, including: cinema studies, digital video production, time-based new media installation and performance art.

Awards and Accolades

• First Place: 2019 Dallas 24 Hour Video Race (Senior Team)
  

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• 2020 Denton Black Film Festival Participants

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• Pegasus Film Festival: 2016, annual student-produced festival involving Dallas's best student filmmakers from various high schools. Prizes ranged from monetary rewards to an opportunity to study under professionals at a collegiate summer program in LA. (NYFA)

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• Sight of Sound International Film Festival: 2016, "No Name," a film created by the efforts of two seniors, Alex Poscente and Emily Miller, was a commended finalist in the worldwide competition. 

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• Dallas International Film Festival DIFF Showcase: BTWHSPVA short videos 

• Better Business Bureau BBB Start with Trust Video Challenge (Top 5 Grand Prize Winners 2014)

• 24-Hour Video Race (1st Place & 2nd Place Winners 2015-2016)

• TXU Light Up the Red Carpet Grand Prize Award 2014 (Grand prize 2014)

FILM SHOWCASE EVENT
NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Showcase 2020 - 2021 School Year

* Recruit some of the most creative young filmmakers from a diverse population

* View screenings (virtually) of senior students films (Wednesday Nov. 18th, 2020)

* Teach virtual master classes to BTWHSPVA Film and Video Arts students (Wednesday Nov. 18th)

* Virtua College Fair available to all parents and students (Friday Nov. 20th)

* Network with representatives from programs across the United States

Dr. Jillian Round
Film & Theatre Instructor/Director

jround@DallasISD.org
972-925-1200 (School office)
972-925-1214 (Fax)