FMMC students frequently produce videos, write screenplays, and compose critical essays for senior independent work. Here is a selection of recent student videos, or you can explore other work on the FMMC group on Vimeo.

Brad Becker-Parton '12 - How The Cold Creeps

Perry Blackshear '06 - Up Emily

A young girl's decision to be unfaithful to her boyfriend leads her on a journey into the New England countryside... and ultimately to an encounter that will change her life forever.

Kelsey Eichhorn '08 - What I Do Has To Be Great

A short documentary film that chronicles the life journey of Vermont dairy farmer and cheese maker John Putnam. The film explores a life-altering choice that is ultimately pitted against the sometimes overbearing weight of societal expectation. Shot on location in rural Vermont.

This video received “Best Student Documentary”, and “Best Overall Student Film”  at the Vermont International Film Festival 2007.

David Ellis '09 - Untitled Steven Hill Project

A reflexive pseudo-documentary highlights the emotional power of video footage.

Louis Lobel '09 - Obituary

What would your obituary say? This stylish documentary explores the power of memory.

Eliza Mitchell '04 - Every Morning

A girl finds herself the hostess of an ex-boyfriend.  Elegant and melancholy, this mood piece boasts Eliza's near-flawless cinematography and a quietly powerful performance from her leading lady.

Ryan Scura '11 - The Basics

An animated piece on the intersection of childhood and money.

Astri von Arbin Ahlander '07 - In Translation

An entrancing contemplation of family and national identity, this personal yet accessible film draws heavily from an impressive range of home video footage shot in Sweden and the United States.

Paxson Woelber '07 - Vicia

Paxson taught himself animation before Middlebury had developed an animation studio and course, and was profiled by Popular Mechanics as a student. His senior thesis Vicia combined hand-drawn images, Flash, and Photoshop.

A girl contemplates the power of a bean as she and her father cope with war and devastation.  The artful animation is accompanied by poetic narration.