Nick Hildebrand / Monday, April 21, 2025 / Categories: All News, Campus, Academics, Arts & Letters, Communication and Visual Arts And the winner is … Lux Mea filmmakers, actors honored The fifth annual Grove City College Lux Mea Film Festival dazzled audiences with a star-studded evening of talent, creativity, and community spirit on April 12. Drawing a crowd of around 1,000 attendees, this year’s Hollywood-themed celebration delivered a night to remember – complete with a red carpet, a lively awards ceremony, and a magical post-show reception. Held in the beautifully lit Atrium of the Staley Hall of Arts and Letters, the reception buzzed with excitement. Guests lined up out the door for a taste of the delicious catered food, and the air was filled with the sound of live music, adding an elegant and celebratory vibe to the evening. The entire space was transformed into a scene worthy of Hollywood itself—full of energy, laughter, and anticipation. It was a magical experience that brought together filmmakers, students, faculty, and film lovers in true red-carpet fashion. In addition to honoring the year’s standout films, the evening included a heartfelt tribute to Grove City College President Paul J. McNulty ’80, recognizing his upcoming retirement and longstanding support of the arts and creative expression on campus. This year’s festival featured a wide array of powerful films created by Grove City College students and screened in the auditorium of Crawford Hall, with many leaving lasting impressions on audiences and judges alike. The awards ceremony highlighted outstanding achievements across multiple categories, showcasing the diverse talents of student and independent filmmakers. 2025 Lux Mea Film Festival Award Winners: Best Production Design: Rook – Contessa DiGuglielmo ’26 Best Female Actor: Contessa DiGuglielmo ’26– Rook Best Male Actor: Caleb Kapusinski ’26– Carry Weight Best Cinematography (Documentary): Helene – William Hearn ’26 Best Cinematography (Narrative): Carry Weight – Kobi Bui ’26 Best Editing: Helene – William Hearn and Carry Weight – Kobi Bui ’26 Best Audio Mixing/Editing: Carry Weight – Kobi Bui ’26 Best Visual SFX: From Your College Dad – Blaise Kilmartin ’25 & Greta Paulding ’27 Best Original Score: Don’t Go Molly Rose – Ian Apel ’26 Best Director: Rook – Contessa DiGuglielmo ’26 Best Screenplay: Rook – Contessa DiGuglielmo ’26 Best Super Short: Spring Break – Gavin Rhodes ’28 Best Documentary: Helene – William Hearn ’26 Best Narrative: Rook – Contessa DiGuglielmo ’26 Audience Favorite: Carry Weight – Kobi Bui ’26 The Lux Mea Film Festival continues to shine as a premier platform for emerging filmmakers, offering a space to inspire, connect, and celebrate the art of storytelling. With this year’s record turnout, electric energy, and a touch of movie magic, the 5th anniversary has set a new standard for the years to come For more, visit luxmeafilmfestival.com. Print 1693 Rate this article: No rating Main News Imagelux_mea25_winners.jpgFeature Image 3-Column LayoutIs a Research ArticleWide Featured Image 1-Column Layout Please login or register to post comments.