FRONTRUNNER

Brianna Barros, an M.F.A student at the University of Georgia, strives to tell “female-centered” stories through film.

Sanaa Wright, a student filmmaker at the University of Georgia, wrote and directed a twenty-five minute short-film called “Hamartia,” which amassed over 23,000 views after being posted on Youtube for just two weeks.

Voices of Imani is the only chorus on BC’s campus which emphasizes music of the black religious experience.

BC’s Liederabend ensemble performs pieces of lyrical poetry through voice and piano. Dating anywhere between the 15th century and contemporary times, these poems vary greatly, detailing everything from sonnets on the moon to folksongs

From “traditional big band to modern fusions” (bc.edu), BC bOp! celebrates jazz music at Boston College. Open to both undergraduate and graduate students, bOp! is proud to be the only university-level jazz ensemble that combines both jazz instrumentalists and vocalists into one, cohesive group. 

Most artists in their early 20s are still trying to find their footing, learn the basics, and maybe make some shorts. This group of 20-somethings, however, has already made a feature film.

Hal Jacob processes the world through his hands. Working with his curiosity, he delves into the abstract nature of his questions through writing, sculpture, and music. He translates these three interests as the mind, body, and soul, which make up his triangle of creativity.

Cecily “Ceci” Sewell has spent her life in filmmaking. Her mother worked as an assistant director on various productions, so Ceci was exposed to the industry from an early age. Moving from Chicago to Los Angeles and now finishing up her bachelor’s degree at Columbia University in New York, Ceci has a lifetime of experience in the cinematic arts that distinguishes her from her peers.

Brisa Azul is Connecticut College’s only Latin music band, although each member learned to play music through jazz. They practice in the MOBROC barn, a literal barn adorned with graffiti covering the walls, broken up by some foam soundproofing panels.

Alberto Lugo, also known as DJ Synchro, is a 23-year-old Brooklyn-born creative who transformed his Bachelor’s degree in Recorded Music into both a career and a personal brand.

The last five years, from 2020 to 2025, have been challenging for many, and Columbia student Elizabeth “Buffy” (like the Vampire Slayer) Cautela is a fine testament to that.

Finny Roach is a multimedia abstract painter and a student at Davidson College North Carolina.