Globetrotter

Senior's Documentary on Life in Africa Featured at Atlanta Film Festival

A documentary filmed by graduating senior Emilie Chappatte was selected for screening at the 30th Atlanta Film Festival Teen Screen in April. The festival, titled Different Cultures, Different Perspectives, One World featured films made by international teen directors about diverse cultures.

Emilie spent two months last summer in Baleveng, Cameroon, where she has extended family. Her documentary, A Day in Baleveng, is a warm appreciation of life in her village. After graduation, Emilie will be majoring in film at the University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury in Britain.