A Weekly Sting

Follow the beginning, middle, and end of a week for the Magoffin County High School journalism team as they try to compose a digital newspaper and film various commercials.

  • Emma Howard
    Director
  • Emma Howard
    Writer
  • Emma Howard
    Producer
  • Emma Howard
    Editor
  • Erin Grace Rudd
    Key Cast
  • Cathryn Allen
    Key Cast
  • Addison Patrick
    Key Cast
  • Tiffany Hoskins
    Key Cast
  • Brynna Salyer
    Key Cast
  • Mason Jenkins
    Key Cast
  • Darcey Sprague
    Key Cast
  • Baillie Gullett
    Key Cast
  • Caitlyn Carty
    Key Cast
  • Gavin Ryan Arnett
    Key Cast
  • Jenna Gibson
    Key Cast
  • Brian Conley
    Key Cast
  • Emma Howard
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 25, 2026
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • UPIKE Film and Media Arts Festival
    Pikeville, KY
    United States
    April 11, 2026
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Emma Howard

Emma Howard has been interested in filmmaking from a very young age, but decided to learn up to becoming a director in high school. Her junior year, Howard made two short films, including "A Weekly Sting" during her first year of taking a journalism course, which was selected for the UPIKE Film and Media Arts Festival.

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Director Statement

I realized I wanted to be a director while applying for a college prep program, and it's already led me to so many opportunities. After college, I can't wait to see where my career takes me.