3 MBIT Students From Central Bucks Win "Greeny" Film Festival Awards

JAMISON, PA — Three Middle Bucks Institute of Technology students have brought home the coveted "Greeny" award from the Greenville Youth Film Festival held in Upper Dublin.

The festival, described as "a forum for young filmmakers from the metropolitan Philadelphia region to collaborate, create and showcase their work while expressing their creativity through film," culminates in an awards show where student creators have the opportunity to win a coveted "Greeny" award.

Three students from MBIT were recognized during the awards presentation.

Kaiya Crowley from Central Bucks High School West clinched the top honors for Best Documentary with her entry, "Pointe of Expression."

Meanwhile, the collaborative effort of Connor Kozlowski, William Tantum, and Brian Daly, all from Central Bucks High School South, earned the "Best Comedy" award for their comedic film entitled, "What About The Lasers?"

Connor Kozlowski, William Tantum, and Brian Daly, from Central Bucks High School South, earned the "Best Comedy" award.

"It was truly an enriching experience," said Daley, an MBIT Multimedia Technology student. "Having attended the event last year, we were already inspired by the passion and dedication displayed by fellow young filmmakers. This year, witnessing the elevated quality of submissions was immensely gratifying, and being recognized among them is a profound honor."

Fellow award winner Kaiya Crowley added, "The Greenville Youth Film Festival provided a stimulating platform for aspiring filmmakers to showcase their creativity. Each film was a testament to the talent within our age group, and the anticipation of hearing one's name called was unparalleled. I am immensely thankful for this invaluable experience and the acknowledgment received."

The Multimedia Technology program at MBIT is taught by James Davey, an Emmy Award recipient in his own right. Since joining Middle Bucks in January 2015, Davey has mentored students from Centennial, Central Bucks, Council Rock, and New Hope-Solebury School Districts.

The program not only nurtures students' storytelling abilities but also equips them with industry techniques, certifications, and essential software and hardware skills for content creation in various sectors including business, education, and entertainment.

"I commend all my students for continually pushing the boundaries of creativity," said Davey. "Kaiya's documentary was a masterpiece of artful storytelling, while the team behind the funniest film showcased remarkable innovation and ingenuity."