Wharton Studio Museum

That’s a wrap for this year’s Quiet on the Set!, our short, silent film fest for youth! We had a fun screening & awards ceremony Sunday at Cinemapolis with about 75 film fans in attendance!
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The 2026 festival winners are:
1st Place: Ship Shape, directed by Leopold and Marcella W. (homeschoolers)
2nd Place: Best Friend, directed by James W. III (TST BOCES)
3rd Place: Fluxxtreme, directed by JC C. and Miles D. (Ithaca High School)

Honorable Mentions:
The Date, directed by Olive F., Scott H., and Nick S.M. (TST BOCES)
The Sheriff, directed by Lion E. (homeschooler)

Audience Choice Award: Ship Shape, directed by Leopold and Marcella W. (homeschoolers)
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Thank you to all the film makers; our jury; Presenting Sponsor, the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College; and Tompkins County Tourism Program for its support!
Thank you to Rachel Philipson for the photos and to the swell staff at Cinemapolis for hosting the event!

Meet the Jury for Quiet on the Set!, WSM’s short, silent film festival for youth! Join us at the Screening & Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 7, at 2pm at Cinemapolis in downtown Ithaca. The event is free and open to everyone!

Introducing: Martine Barnaby
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Martine Barnaby is an artist, professionally trained in animation and digital arts, and a Professor in the Art and Art History Department at The State University of New York at Cortland. She owns Barnaby Creative, an imaginative design studio specializing in unique collaborative projects. Martine is inspired by mentoring students, sharing her enthusiasm for design, and facilitating her clients’ visions. She strives to work with clients and other artists who share a desire to make the world a more positive and inclusive place.