Professor Ann Sorenson was joined by current UNW students and UNW grads, at the Burbank International Film Festival for the nomination of the short film, My First Funeral, which is a warm-hearted comedy, not a dark drama as the name might allude. Carson Mithelman (MEP, Senior) was one of the UNW students who acted as an assistant producer for the short film and is a current UNW senior. Kourtney White (MEP '19) is a recent UNW grad who was one of the producers of the film also attended and represent UNW.
My First Funeral also won "Best Comedy Short" at the Salty Earth Film Festival in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. The film has received showings in multiple festivals in the U.S. and in Canada.
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