Dr. Kenn Stilson, chair of Southeast Missouri State University's Department of Theatre & Dance, now has another line to add to his resume: Award-winning film director.

Dr. Stilson's debut film, Fire Lily, recently won awards at the American Artist Film Festival, including Best Lead Actress, Best Cinemetography, and Best Feature Film. Stilson based the film off of his play of the same name. It was shot entirely in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois with a local crew.
There will be a free screening of Fire Lily on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Shuck Recital Hall at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.

Dr. Kenn Stilson spoke with KRCU's Jacob McCleland. Listen to Jacob McClellan's interview of Dr. Stilson: Click Here

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Bio of Dr. Stilson: Click Here

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