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SSHS freshman film student places third in state film contest
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Sulphur Springs High School teadhers Dr. Phillip Dick and Jordan Owens had a talented group of students to work with for this year’s UIL film competition. For the second year in a row, several budding filmmakers advanced to the UIL State semifinals. Freshman Hailey Hopkins advanced to the final round and was named second runner-up with her digitally-animated film“The Perfect Dream.” Pictured (back row, left) Dr. Philip Dick, Nathan Bilyeu, Connor Curtis, Connor Dick and Jordan Owens.Front row L-R: Alexis Villarino, Haley Hopkins, Kaela Gardner
Freshman filmmaker Hailey Hopkins and teacher Dr. Phillip Dick celebrate Hopkins’ third place win at the State UIL film competition, held Wednesday in Austin. Hopkins’ film, “The Perfect Dream,” depicted a student struggling with test anxiety. Courtesy photo
Seven Sulphur Springs High School film students submitted short films and animations to the 2024 UIL Young Filmmakers Contest. All of the films made it to the semifinals, and freshman Haley Hopkins advanced to the finals.
Hopkins’ digitally animated film, “The Perfect Dream,” about about a student who is under pressure from parents and dealing with test anxiety, placed third in the statewide competition.
“[Hopkins] is already planning for next year,” said teacher Dr. Phillip Dick.
For anyone wishing to view Hopkins’ film, it and the other contest submissions will be posted to view on the UIL Film website at https://www.uiltexas.org/ film.
This is the 10th year for the film competition. Submissions may be 30 seconds to three minutes long, including credits. There are four categories of films — narrative, documentary, traditional animation using stop motion or Claymation and digital animation