WVU Student Documentaries

 

Sunday, April 13
12:00 - 12:45 PM

Canady Creative Arts Center
Bloch Hall Theater

 

Mark Poole: Morgantown's Music Producer

Ayden Norcross | United States

Year: 2024

Run time: 3:24 min.

Synopsis:
Mark Poole has been in the Morgantown music scene since the 80's and has created a space for artists to record and get their music produced.

As the Sunflower Whispers

Samuel Felinton | United States

Year: 2025

Run time: 37:24 min.

Synopsis:
As the Russian invasion begins, a dedicated group from Huntington, West Virginia—teachers, students, and community members united as MUkraine—embarks on a mission to share the untold stories of Ukrainian refugees. Through a powerful podcast featuring untold stories, including interviews with frontline workers, journalists, and families directly impacted by the war, they bring the realities of the conflict to life and give a voice to those affected.

Bio:
Samuel Felinton (b. 2004) is a filmmaker from Huntington, West Virginia. He founded Felinton Incorporated in 2022 and is known for works like The Death of Film, the second-longest film ever made, and his new documentary As the Sunflower Whispers. He studies Theatre Design and Technology at West Virginia University.

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