Students from the Film, Arts, Media, and Entertainment (FAME) program at Floyd County College and Career Academy (FCS CCA) made a big splash at this year’s Rome International Film Festival’s Media Innovation Academy.
Students from the Film, Arts, Media, and Entertainment (FAME) program at Floyd County College and Career Academy (FCS CCA) made a big splash at this year’s Rome International Film Festival’s Media Innovation Academy.
The immersive event provided students with hands-on experiences in film cameras, special effects makeup, acting techniques, content creation, and even stunt work. It was a full day of creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, providing students with a unique opportunity to explore various aspects of filmmaking.
The highlight of the day was a competitive student film contest featuring talented teams from FCS CCA, Rome CCA, Cass High School, Bartow CCA, Darlington High School, and Gordon Central High School. FAME students demonstrated creativity, technical skill, and teamwork, earning recognition in multiple categories:
- 2nd Place – Home Sweet Haunted House
- 3rd Place – Cut!
- Best Comedy – Copish
- Best Actress – Jailia Powers for Don’t Answer
“The students did an outstanding job representing FAME,” said Rick Williams, FAME instructor at Floyd County College and Career Academy. “This experience allowed them to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and put it into practice in real-world filmmaking scenarios. From operating cameras to performing stunts, our students embraced every challenge with creativity and collaboration.”
The FAME program continues to empower students to pursue their passions in media and the arts, fostering creativity, technical skills, and professional growth. With awards from the Media Innovation Academy and hands-on learning experiences like this, FAME students are poised to become the next generation of storytellers.
For more information about the FAME program, visit @fame_cca on Instagram or contact Rick Williams at RickWilliams@floydboe.net
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Caleb Meza
March 29, 2026 at 3:20 pm
It’s awesome to see high school students getting involved in film festivals and media innovation. Gives them such a head start! Speaking of media and needing to do conversions, I recently had to help a friend figure out kilograms to stones for a prop they were building, and it was trickier than I expected.
John Chavez
March 29, 2026 at 3:22 pm
It’s great to see local students getting real-world experience in film! The Media Innovation Academy sounds like an amazing opportunity for them to learn and showcase their talents. On a related note, when I was putting together a presentation recently and needed to properly credit some film clips, I found a free APA reference generator super helpful for getting the citations right.
Sheila Hendricks
March 29, 2026 at 7:42 pm
It’s fantastic to see these students getting real-world experience and recognition at the Rome International Film Festival. The skills they’re learning in media creation are so valuable. Speaking of media, I recently had to quickly convert a WebP to PNG for a project and found a super handy online tool that did it instantly.