Gemma Cunial

scene from “Sapphic Dating for Rural Victorians.”UWindsor student Elissa Weir will premiere two short films at the Windsor International Film Festival, including “Sapphic Dating for Rural Victorians.”

Film faculty, students, and grads feature on festival screens

Many of the films on the schedule of the Windsor International Film Festival have a connection to UWindsor students, alumni, and faculty.
Jenny’s Vision is one of three local films that will enjoy national broadcast Sept. 18 on CBC television as part of its Absolutely Canadian series showcasing unique stories from communities across Canada.Maria Belenkova-Buford is hopeful her short doc could change someone's life

Film student projects to find national audience

The most rewarding part of filming her short documentary Jenny’s Vision is the thought that its message of hope could change someone’s life, says Maria Belenkova-Buford.

A film student, she tells the story of an artist with a visual disability.

“Jenny has some challenges she had to overcome,” says Belenkova-Buford. “My film shows how you can still create while having a major impairment.”

Martin Ouellette as the man in "Rabbit and the Snare"Martin Ouellette was named Best Actor at the Central Alberta Film Festival for his role in a work by film students Gemma Cunial and Calum Hotchkiss.

Film students buoyed by festival recognition

Martin Ouellette was named Best Actor at the Central Alberta Film Festival for his role in a work by film students Gemma Cunial and Calum Hotchkiss.