Mid-Pacific Students Win Top Film Honors

(l-r) Ryen Lung, MPI President Joe Rice and Aaron Katagiri

Saturday, May 12, two Mid-Pacific students won top awards at the Hawaii Student Film Festival, sponsored by Hawaii Student Television, at the Dole Cannery. Ryen Lung was awarded two gold awards while Aaron Katagiri was awarded one gold award. Students in high school and college were eligible to compete. Students were awarded bronze, silver and gold awards based upon the quality of their video.

Click here to watch Aaron Katagiri's Instant Ramen

"As Florence and I sat in our seats at the Dole Cannery Theater, I watched film after film parade across the screen," said President Rice. "First the Bronze winners, then the Silver and finally the Gold. As each passed before us we commented on how each film grew in technical excellence and visual appeal. I would have been proud of Aaron and Ryen for any of these films. When they announced three winners from Mid-Pacific I sat up straight. When they showed the films I was filled with pride for our school and joy for Aaron and Ryen! They went beyond technical excellence into the realm of emotion and meaning. I wanted to cheer!"

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