Awards Doled Out For Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Now in its sixth year, the Baltimore County Public Schools Film Expo happens to be Baltimore County's largest student film competition, receiving more than 130 entries from two dozen schools. In lieu of an in-person screening, this year organizers hosted an online festival featuring winning films and commentary from expo judges. The entire presentation can be seen online from the BCPS Livestream page.

“Our students always impress me with their creativity, determination and intelligence,” BCPS
Superintendent Dr. Darryl L. Williams said. “Many thanks to our educators for teaching the skills
demonstrated in these films and for encouraging student participation. The Film Expo is a BCPS tradition that continues to grow in size and relevance.”

The following prizes were awarded for 2021:
Live Action Narrative
Ruben Aquino, Eastern Technical High School, “Before”
Animation (3-way tie)
Ray Aoki, Anna Franz, Lilia Halberda, Sienna Lindamood, Izzy Reed, Daniel Schneider, and Joyce Zheng,
Towson High School, “Corona Crush”
Kendall Smolenski, Perry Hall High School, “House on Erdman Ave.”
Crystal Sumah, Perry Hall High School, “Demo Reel”
Documentary
Hailey Greaves, George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology, “My life in 4:22”
Experimental
Kara Edington, Carver Center, “Lost Within”
Middle School (2-way tie)
Yehna Kim, Ridgely Middle School, “A Crow’s Melody”
Ryan Quentin Beveridge II, Perry Hall Middle School, “Transitions”
Promotional
Bailey Pruitt, Lansdowne High School, “Dance Company”
Short Form
Varun Khushalani, Dulaney High School, “A Day in the Life”
Teacher Demo
David Roy, Perry Hall Middle School, “Mr. Roy, the Chorus Guy”
GIF
Abigail Maffezzoli, Hereford High School, “Social Distancing”