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🎥ACU Documentary Storytelling | Spring 2026
⭐️Abilene Hope Haven
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Two @acujmc student documentaries are up for @reeleasttexas award nominations ✨

Join us at the Reel East Texas Film Festival on Nov. 14, at the Texan Theater in Kilgore, Texas, to watch the docs and celebrate! taken in Texan Theater by @housing.hope

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We’re having the BEST time at the @afffestival!

We’re especially excited to celebrate the Best Student Film Award for “Housing Hope,” a documentary created as part of @acujmc’s Documentary Storytelling class.

The JMC Department was well represented at the festival. Makayla Clayton’s documentary, “Restored: Rwanda’s Journey of Healing and Hope,” was also selected and screened at the festival.

And one of our favorite parts? Running into ACU JMC alumni at AFFF! It’s always exciting to see where our graduates are taking their passion for storytelling.
Congratulations to all of our students and alumni who are making their mark in the film community!

A BIG thank you to the AFFF team for creating a beautiful space for filmmakers! taken in Frontier Texas! by @housing.hope

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We’re honored that our documentary has been selected to screen at @afffestival 🎥

To screen a film made in Abilene, about someone from Abilene, at our hometown film festival is a privilege we don’t take for granted.

We’re grateful to everyone who trusted us with this story and we can’t wait to share it with our community. taken in Frontier Texas! by @housing.hope

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🎬 OFFICIAL SELECTION! 🎬
We’re incredibly excited to announce that our documentary has been officially selected for the Amarillo International Film Festival! ✨

“Housing Hope” documentary is about shedding light on the realities of homelessness, amplifying the voices of those who are often unseen and pointing to the hope that is found in Jesus Christ. Hope through compassion. Hope through community. Hope through advocates like Abilene Hope Haven, who are working every day to make a difference and serve those in need.

Thank you to Jana, our courageous subject, for trusting us with her story; Abilene Hope Haven, our community partner; the ACU Department of Journalism and Mass Communication for supporting this project and our amazing crew.

See you in Amarillo in October!
More to come. 🎬✨

#AmarilloInternationalFilmFestival #OfficialSelection #DocumentaryFilm #Documentary by @housing.hope

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Meet one of our camera operators, Abbey Monroe! 🎥

Abbey stepped behind the camera to film the “Housing Hope” documentary, embracing a role that challenged her to grow as a filmmaker while capturing meaningful moments throughout the production.

👋 Hey! My name is Abbey Monroe. I’m a multimedia student at Abilene Christian University. I am one of the camera operators on this film which was really cool considering outside the documentary, operating the camera was a little out of my comfort zone and this helped me not only practice, but apply a new perspective to moments happening in real time. Outside of this documentary, I make short films for ACU Film Fest! This year I’ve directed and edited three films, whilst also getting to be a part of the process for two more serving in more minor roles.

🎬 Thanks Abbey for helping us document this meaningful story. taken in Abilene Christian University by @housing.hope

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Meet our Data Wrangler / Digital Imaging Technician (DIT), Nataly Zúniga! 💻🎬

Nataly played a critical behind-the-scenes role in keeping our production organized from set to post-production. As the team’s DIT, she was responsible for managing, backing up and organizing the documentary’s footage, ensuring every file was secure and ready for the editing process.

🎬 Hi! My name is Nataly Zúniga and I am a senior multimedia major from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. My role in this production as DIT is making sure that all files are uploaded and that everyone can have access to them. I’m excited for everyone to see this amazing story!

🔥Thank you Nataly for keeping us organized! taken in Abilene Christian University by @housing.hope

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🎬 OFFICIAL SELECTION! 🎬

We’re excited to share that our documentary has been selected for the 2026 @reeleasttexas!

Set in Abilene, the film follows one woman’s journey beyond chronic homelessness as she navigates recovery and works toward a more stable future. Her story reminds us that behind the statistics are real people, real struggles and real hope.

We’re grateful to Jana - our documentary subject, @hopehavenabilene, @acujmc and our student filmmakers for helping bring this story to the screen and sharing “Housing Hope” with a wider audience.

#HousingHope #REELEastTexas #OfficialSelection #DocumentaryFilm by @housing.hope

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🎥 Meet Jaylin Waddell our talented camera operator!

Behind every great documentary is a team of storytellers working together to capture the moments that bring a story to life. Jaylin played an important role on our documentary team as a camera operator, helping shape the visual storytelling through thoughtful composition, strong interview coverage and impactful b-roll.

Working closely with the director, producer and crew, Jaylin helped capture the people, places and moments that make this story meaningful. His work behind the camera reflects both technical skill and creative vision.

We’re excited for you to see the final documentary and experience the story that our entire crew worked so hard to bring to the screen. 🎬 taken in Abilene Christian University by @housing.hope

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Meet our Marketing & Social Media Coordinator, Daisy Strine! 📱🎬

Daisy was the person helping us share the journey behind the documentary! From capturing behind-the-scenes moments to creating social media content, she helped give everyone a glimpse into what happens both in front of and behind the camera. Her work helped build excitement for the project and celebrate the incredible effort our crew put into bringing this story to life.

Daisy Strine is a journalism major from Atlanta, Georgia, who served as one of our Marketing & Social Media Coordinators. She enjoyed documenting the crew’s journey throughout production and is excited for audiences to see all of the hard work that went into bringing this documentary to life.

🎬 Thank you, Daisy, for helping tell the story behind the story! taken in Abilene Christian University by @housing.hope

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💡Meet our Swing G&E: Gaffer (Lighting Technician) & Grip, Baylie Simon! 🎬

Lighting plays a huge role in setting the mood and visual style of a film and Baylie helped make every scene look AMAZING. Working alongside the Director of Photography, she assisted with lighting setups and helped ensure the set remained safe and production-ready. Her work behind the scenes helped bring this story to life.

🎬 Thank you, Baylie, for being an essential part of the crew and helping make this doc possible! taken in Abilene Christian University by @housing.hope

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🎬 Meet our Producer, Josh Varner! ✨

Every great documentary needs someone helping keep the story, the team and the details moving forward and Josh helped make that happen. As our producer, he conducted interviews, organized production paperwork and helped ensure the documentary process stayed on track from start to finish.

👋 Hello! My name is Joshua Varner and I am a Multimedia and Journalism major from Edmond, Oklahoma! My role in this production as producer is conducting our interviews and organizing the forms signed by everyone on camera. Outside of working on this film, I enjoy working at ACUTV and The Optimist. I’ve also worked on multiple films for ACU Filmfest.

🎬 Thank you, Josh, for helping guide this project and being an important part of bringing this story to life! taken in Abilene Christian University by @housing.hope

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Meet our Sound Recordist (Audio Engineer) & Boom Operator, Fermin Moreno! 🎙️

Every great documentary depends on great sound, and Fermin played a vital role in making sure every interview was captured with clear, high-quality audio. As our sound recordist and boom operator, he managed the boom microphone and audio equipment, helping ensure the story was heard just as clearly as it was seen.

🎬 Thank you, Fermin, for being an important part of the team that brought this documentary to life! taken in Abilene Christian University by @housing.hope

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