Filmmaker Andy Hall will be screening his award-winning feature film “Arcadia” at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 in Smith Hall room 154.

“I am trying to bring in Appalachian filmmakers, filmmakers with Appalachian connections, or Appalachian subject matter as part of the film studies program,” Walter Squire, director of film studies at Marshall University said. “Our students get to see the short films, get to participate in challenges and see what local filmmakers are doing.”

“Arcadia” is a feature film about a reporter, Jared, who finds a hidden map and is sent to investigate by his editor. He gets lost in the maze of tunnels and finds himself in a different world of odd characters, lost customs and captivating artistic performers. He is forced to live with them, trying his best to find out information and find an ally.

The movie was filmed in the area of Marietta, Ohio on a budget of $11,000 and has won two cinematography awards and a best feature.

“We tried to make it look like it had much more production value than it had,” Andy Hall, the filmmaker of “Arcadia” said. “That was done through volunteers and just choosing the right people for the roles and choosing the right locations for the sets and really using every dime wisely.”

The screening will be free and open to the public. This is the first time the film will be played at a college campus.

“I had it played in a couple of theaters and I have had it played in more than a couple film festivals,” Hall said. “This is the first time that there are actual film lovers and film students that are going to check it out. I’m excited to see what they have to say and to hear their comments and takes on the film.”

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