Hot Chocolate, a short film directed by Emily Vargas and produced by FM student David Huang premiered last month at the 6th Annual Autumn’s Dawn Film Festival in NYC! Created for the summer 2026 section of FILMP 352 Film Production 2, the film stars Charles Huang in the lead role of Júko, a man whose mind wanders into a false world following the loss of his partner. This queer romantic tragedy takes viewers on a surreal journey while asking questions about the nature of grief and on whether one can truly feel complete without their other half.

We Are Pat | Lecture + Workshop with Filmmaker Rowan Haber

Oct. 28 | 2:30-4:00PM | HN 502
RSVP (Open to Hunter community)

On Wednesday, October 28, filmmaker Rowan Haber, director of We Are Pat, will be joining us for a special lecture and workshop exploring hybrid documentary, queer storytelling, and the creative process behind the film.

The event will feature selected clips from We Are Pat, along with insights into Haber’s filmmaking process and an opportunity for discussion.

Students interested in documentary filmmaking, LGBTQ+ representation in media, and creative storytelling are encouraged to attend.

This event is organized by the students from The Film and Media:  Persuasive Design class of 2026.

Máté Novák, Hunter’s film student, co-wrote, co-directed, co-produced and acted (lead role) in a short film made entirely on a budget of $0 that is gaining traction on social media called 

NOW I SEE. Máté was invited to present the film at the Hungarian Consulate on October 6^th for its creative reimagining of space, cast, crew and no budget. Máté filmed on location in Hungary (his birth country) for 2.5 days and all equipment was donated to the production. Máté and his collaborators asked 13 equipment houses for help, all said NO, except one. 

Directed, Written & Produced by: Levente Kovách & Máté Novák
Cinematography: Ákos Löcher
Edited by: Levente Kovách
Color Grading: Ákos Löcher
Werk: Benedek Kovách
Lighting: Barnabás Novák