Film BFA - Student Work - Nicholson School of Communication and Media

Student Projects

Each year, three Capstone films are selected for The Jeremy E. Evans Student Film Fund Award, created to honor the legacy of a remarkable filmmaker, friend, and proud graduate of the UCF Film Class of 2000.

student elda tuchman Journey of Hope by Elda Tuchman

Journey of Hope follows the 2025 team of cyclists from Pi Kappa Phi as they ride across the United States to raise awareness and support for people with disabilities. Through moments on the road, reflections from the riders, and the communities they encounter along the way, the film captures the physical and emotional journey behind the organization’s annual cross-country ride. What begins as a simple journey deepens with each challenge the riders encounter. The film explores why they are here, community engagement, brotherhood, and the message of impacting others that carries these young men mile by mile towards D.C.

Journey of Hope

A group of cyclists in bright yellow jackets gather in a parking lot near a brick building, with trees and parked cars in the background.

Cyclists ride towards the U.S. Capitol while a crowd on both sides watches, holds signs, and takes photos on a sunny day.

Three people stand outdoors; two wear cycling gear and helmets, while the third holds a video camera and looks down at it. They appear to be on a rural road with greenery in the background.

juan montagut Capsule by Juan Montagut

In an enclosed studio, Keith, a young photographer navigates a relationship with Luna that drifts between creation and desire. As Keith becomes obsessed with capturing Luna through his camera, Luna reflects on their exchanges and their struggle to truly connect. Over several nights, the boundaries between artist and muse begin to dissolve, taking down the subconscious barriers that once set them apart. As the morning sun comes in, detachment returns. Leaving behind questions about the true depth of their human connection outside of art.

Juan Pablo Montagut is a Colombian filmmaker, originally from Bogotá. His early fascination with photography evolved into a deep passion for cinematic storytelling. Learn more at juanpablomontagut.com

Capsule

Two people stand facing each other in silhouette; behind them is a wall with several black-and-white photos of a woman in various poses.

A man and woman stand in a dimly lit room, facing each other and exchanging an envelope, with clothes hanging on a rack and large windows in the background.

Close-up of a person's face in partial shadow, showing one eye, nose, and mouth, with soft light and a blurred background.

louis jenkins When the Bell Rings by Louis Jenkins

When Timothy Jenkins clocks out of his 9–5, he transforms into Eli Knight — a professional wrestler chasing a future with the WWE. Through training, sacrifice, and the toll from years on the independent circuit, When the Bell Rings reveals the unseen work behind a dream with no promise of success. It is a story of discipline, resilience and relentless hunger as a young wrestler pursues the moment that could change his life forever.

Louis Jenkins is a documentary filmmaker who believes everyone has a story worth telling. Drawn to character-driven storytelling, he enjoys finding emotional moments in ordinary lives and hopes to continue making documentaries that connect with audiences long after the credits roll. Learn more at louisjenkinsfilms.com

When the Bell Rings

A wrestler in blue and white gear stands on the corner ropes of a ring, appearing to shout, with stage lights and a large screen in the background.

A man sitting in a wrestling ring smiles as he ties the laces on his black wrestling boots.

A man with short braids and a white shirt stands inside a wrestling ring, with wrestling posters and red ropes visible in the background.