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Riley Cosby, Class of 2026, a communications major at һ������Ƶ, is quickly making a name for himself as a young filmmaker on campus. Originally from Texas, Cosby was drawn to the supportive, community-oriented atmosphere at һ������Ƶ after feeling overwhelmed by the larger universities. 

“The more I looked into һ������Ƶ, the more I felt comfortable with attending because college was always overwhelming to me,” Cosby said. “The colleges in Texas are huge, especially in The University of Texas at Austin. The thing with һ������Ƶ is, it made me feel secure and like I could do more here.”

Last spring, Cosby showcased his twelfth short film, , at the Lava Film Festival in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The festival, which celebrates local artists and filmmakers, featured Cosby’s “twilight-zone, Cthulhu-inspired horror movie” in its thriller and sci-fi category. Made with the help of friends who served as cast and crew, the film received an enthusiastic response.

“This festival was less of a competition,” Cosby elaborated. “It’s more about networking and meeting people who also share your passion. It was really cool, and our film got the largest applause. I think it was because I’m so keen on storytelling, not just as an art form, but as a fundamental in this rudimentary equation. I really try to hone in on what makes a story great, which is why it seemed like everyone seemed to love it. It was good for morale, too. It was a celebration of the hard work I and my friends put into it.”

Inspired by his experiences with Dungeons & Dragons and his love for black-and-white media like The Twili