SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Evangel University Films is presenting a short films showcase open to the public on Friday, May 1. It will take place at 7 PM in the Barnett Fine Arts Auditorium.
The showcase will feature various short films and videos created by Evangel students during recent semesters, in addition to a few classic oldies from previous years. Admission is free and open to all.
Some of the short films being shown include senior capstone projects, film and video projects from various communication courses and animations from digital arts courses. Short films consist of narrative stories, comedy and drama, documentary films, and cartoon animations. All films are 22 minutes or less.
Evangel has had a tradition of showing student projects on film or video going back to the spring of 2000. At that time, the showcase was called “ECTV’s Night at the Movies”. Once the Film Workshop was added to the curriculum, it produced a feature film to be shown each semester. There is no feature film this semester as the Film Workshop is now only in the fall semester. EU Films is already working on the fall feature film project.
The finale of the May 1 Short Films Showcase will be the first trailer for the fall feature film. This trailer will reveal the story idea, date, and title of the film to the public.
Dr. Cameron Pace, the EU Films faculty adviser, said, “Short films are quite a lot of fun for the audience. If you don’t particularly like the film you are watching, wait a couple minutes and another one will be shown.” Pace also stated that this showcase is a great opportunity for students to have their work shown.
Doors are open at 6:30 PM for the 7 PM showing. The showcase is expected to run approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
EU Films is the student filmmaking organization on campus and operates primarily out of the Film Workshop course each fall. Students creating film projects in classes at Evangel are considered to be a part of EU Films and are encouraged to continue learning their craft in various ways.
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About Evangel University
Evangel University, with the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive, Spirit-led Christian university in Springfield, Missouri. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, Evangel educates and equips students to serve the Church and society globally.
Recent recognition includes:
- Top 15% of Christian Colleges in America — Niche (2026)
- Top Performer in Social Mobility — U.S. News & World Report (2026)
- Best Christian University — Colleges of Distinction (2026)
Evangel also holds program accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology, and is certified as an Excellence in Giving university. Learn more at evangel.edu.