2024 Premiere
Controlled Chaos
DAY ONE streams FRIDAY MAY 3RD AT 7:30PM on the Film and Television Production Program’s YouTube Channel. It is also being held in person at the same time in the Bardo Arts Center as a ticketed event!
DAY TWO streams SATURDAY MAY 4TH AT 6:00PM on the Film and Television Production Program’s YouTube Channel. It is also being held in person at the same time in the University Auditorium as a free, first come first serve, event!
The Controlled Chaos Film Festival run by Film and Television Production students, with faculty and guest judges controlling the festival selections and awards. The festival features class, thesis, and independent films made by students at Western Carolina University.
2024 Festival
Official Film Selections
![Emotionless](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Emotionless.jpeg)
EMOTIONLESS
![FINALLY](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FINALLY.jpeg)
FINALLY
![Green Tag Holdup](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Green-Tag-Holdup.jpeg)
GREEN TAG HOLDUP
![Horse Machine](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Horse-Machine-scaled.jpg)
HORSE MACHINE
![Johnny](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Johnny.png)
JOHNNY
![Love, Liberty](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Love-Liberty-1.jpg)
LOVE, LIBERTY
![Navy](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Navy.jpeg)
NAVY
![Paying Tribute](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Paying-Tribute-scaled.jpg)
PAYING TRIBUTE
![Savior of Icarus](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Savior-of-Icarus.jpeg)
SAVIOR OF ICARUS
![Sunshine & Rainbows](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sunshine-Rainbows.jpg)
SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS
![The Tell-Tale Heart](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Tell-Tale-Heart.jpeg)
THE TELL-TALE HEART
![We, Animals](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/We-Animals.jpeg)
WE ANIMALS
![Whee The Cats](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Whee-The-Cats.jpg)
WHEE, THE CATS
![A Western Parable](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/A-Western-Parable.png)
A WESTERN PARABLE
![Blue Hawk and the Hooligans](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Blue-Hawk-and-the-Hooligans-scaled.jpg)
BLUE HAWK AND THE HOOLIGANS
![Captain Atom](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Captain-Atom.jpeg)
CAPTAIN ATOM: CHAPTER 7 SNEAK PEEK
![Cold Swallow](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cold-Swallow.png)
COLD SWALLOW
![Faith of a Seed](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Faith-of-a-Seed.jpeg)
FAITH OF A SEED
![Rabies](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rabies.jpg)
RABIES
![The Ashes](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Ashes-scaled.jpeg)
THE ASHES
![Tale of Two](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tale-of-Two.jpg)
TALE OF TWO
![Under an Empty Sky](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Under-an-Empty-Sky.jpg)
UNDER AN EMPTY SKY
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Previous Festivals
![postertosell](https://controlledchaos.wcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/postertosell.png)
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Film &
Television Production
Western Carolina University
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The School of Stage and Screen focuses on all elements of filmmaking, working alongside students to write meaningful stories, craft intricate sets, direct talented actors, and film on some of the best technology available.
Whether in pre-production or post-production, creating works of fiction or non-fiction, students work hard to hone their skills to make the best films possible.
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If you’re looking for a university that sparks creativity, facilitates innovation, and cultivates artists who are confident and prepared to succeed in the entertainment industry, learn more about the Film and Television Production program at Western Carolina University.
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