Jett Shields

Film student finds creative voice through industry-relevant research

Jett Shields using laptop for video editing.Through the Outstanding Scholars program, Jett Shields is collaborating with Professor Nick Hector on a proof-of-concept documentary, currently in post-production. (Photo courtesy of Jett Shields)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

With a love for the art of motion pictures that extends to all facets of production, Jett Shields is already earning a reputation for his technical precision and creative drive.

The second-year film production student at the University of Windsor is hooked on 24 frames-per-second storytelling.

But it’s the meticulous craft of editing that earns his dearest affection.

“I’ve always been drawn to the behind-the-scenes work,” Shields says.

UWindsor shines at 48-Hour FlickFest

Team "JettFlicks" celebrates their awards at the 2025 Mark Boscariol 48-Hour FlickFest.Team "JettFlicks" earned awards for Best Directing, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Sound/Music/SFX for their ambitious single-shot film The Hold-Up. (Photo courtesy of Jett Shields)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

The creative prowess of University of Windsor students and alumni featured prominently at this year’s Mark Boscariol 48-Hour FlickFest.

The unique event — part of the Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) — challenges filmmakers to write, shoot and edit a short film in just two days.

Competing alongside 19 teams (including one from the U.S.), several UWindsor-led production teams took home top honours across multiple categories.