Neumann Inspires Film Festival

April 4 & 5, 2025

Meagher Theatre & Mullen Communication Center, Neumann University

Attendees will be treated to two days full of amazing films, free food, and workshops that will include Improv, Screen Combat, panel discussions with filmmakers, and a special RIFF Tracks presentation!

The event will culminate in a sensational awards ceremony for our filmmakers, featuring song and dance performances from Neumann’s dance team and theatre group.

For filmmakers not affiliated with Neumann University:

For Neumann student and alumni filmmakers

Inspire. From the Latin, to breathe life into. Inspiration is a vital and creative force that animates. Let's lean into the question of "what inspires?" as talented artists breathe life into the issues, places, and people in their work.

2024 Winners

Best Documentary: Dia: The Conservation Dog, Ciara Kain
Best Student Film: Dance, Elizabeth Cavaliere
Best Narrative Film: Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times, Markus Markou
Inspiration Award: Mercy's Blessing, May Taherzadeh
Audience Choice Award: Dizzy Fingers, Joe Soprani
Best of Fest: Wanted: Strong Woman, Marilyn Cooke

The Neumann Inspires Film Festival would like to congratulate all our 2024 winners. Thank you for sharing your brilliant films!

Neumann University thanks Ann and Mark Baiada for their sponsorship, which provides critical support for the Neumann Inspires Film Festival.

The film festival also wishes to thank Jason & Valerie Cannon and Jim & Jacki Delaney
for sponsoring the 2024 Neumann Inspires Film Festival opening night celebration!

Neumann Inspires

Neumann Inspires Film Festival

For filmmakers not affiliated with Neumann University:

For Neumann student and alumni filmmakers

Inspire. From the Latin, to breathe life into. Inspiration is a vital and creative force that animates. Let's lean into the question of "what inspires?" as talented artists breathe life into the issues, places, and people in their work.

2024 Winners

Neumann University thanks Ann and Mark Baiada for their sponsorship, which provides critical support for the Neumann Inspires Film Festival.

The film festival also wishes to thank Jason & Valerie Cannon and Jim & Jacki Delaney
for sponsoring the 2024 Neumann Inspires Film Festival opening night celebration!

Special thank yous also go out to Brad Ingelsby and Sun Center Studios for their generous support of the 2024 Neumann Inspires Film Festival.

Thank you, as well, to the following businesses and organizations that have also made gifts to the festival

Be a source of 'Inspiration!'
Donate now to nurture filmmakers and support the Neumann Inspires Film Festival!

Neumann Inspires

Neumann Inspires Film Festival

For filmmakers not affiliated with Neumann University:

For Neumann student and alumni filmmakers

Inspire. From the Latin, to breathe life into. Inspiration is a vital and creative force that animates. Let's lean into the question of "what inspires?" as talented artists breathe life into the issues, places, and people in their work.

2024 Winners

Neumann University thanks Ann and Mark Baiada for their sponsorship, which provides critical support for the Neumann Inspires Film Festival.

The film festival also wishes to thank Jason & Valerie Cannon and Jim & Jacki Delaneyfor sponsoring the 2024 Neumann Inspires Film Festival opening night celebration!

Special thank yous also go out to Brad Ingelsby and Sun Center Studios for their generous support of the 2024 Neumann Inspires Film Festival.

Thank you, as well, to the following businesses and organizations that have also made gifts to the festival

Be a source of 'Inspiration!' Donate now to nurture filmmakers and support the Neumann Inspires Film Festival!

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The film festival also wishes to thank Jason & Valerie Cannon and Jim & Jacki Delaney
for sponsoring the 2024 Neumann Inspires Film Festival opening night celebration!

Be a source of 'Inspiration!'
Donate now to nurture filmmakers and support the Neumann Inspires Film Festival!