The 5th annual Lux Mea Film Festival lit up the screen on Friday, April 12, drawing a crowd of around 1,000 for a Hollywood-themed night of student films, awards, and celebration. The evening featured a moving tribute to President McNulty in honor of his retirement, as well as an exciting lineup of films that highlighted the creative talent of the campus community. Following the screening and awards ceremony, guests filled the SHAL Atrium for a magical post-show reception—complete with live music, incredible catered food, and lines out the door as attendees celebrated a night to remember.

2025 Lux Mea Film Festival Award Winners:

• Best Production Design: Rook – Contessa DiGuglielmo

• Best Female Actor: Contessa DiGuglielmo – Rook

• Best Male Actor: Caleb Kapusinski – Carry Weight

• Best Cinematography (Documentary): Helene – William Hearn

• Best Cinematography (Narrative): Carry Weight – Kobi Bui

• Best Editing: Helene – William Hearn

• Best Audio Mixing/Editing: Carry Weight – Kobi Bui

• Best Visual SFX: From Your College Dad – Blaise Kilmartin & Greta Paulding

• Best Original Score: Don’t Go Molly Rose – Ian Apel

• Best Director: Rook – Contessa DiGuglielmo

• Best Screenplay: Rook – Contessa DiGuglielmo

• Best Super Short: Spring Break – Gavin Rhodes

• Best Documentary: Helene – William Hearn

• Best Narrative: Rook – Contessa DiGuglielmo

• Audience Favorite: Carry Weight – Kobi Bui

The Lux Mea Film Festival continues to grow as a showcase for emerging filmmakers, building a community around creativity, storytelling, and the magic of the movies.