A dynamic creative partnership formed at Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is earning national and international recognition. Recent graduates Max Losson and Zolomon Zelko have collaborated on two standout films, with their latest capstone film, “Photo Play XX,” positioning them as promising new voices in the cinematic arts.

Losson’s cinematography has earned him a nomination for the 2025 ASC Student Heritage Award, presented by the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) — one of the most prestigious honors for emerging cinematographers. “Photo Play XX” was also nominated for a Student Academy Award, recognizing the film’s direction and overall production.

Now, Losson and Zelko are headed back to Poland for a second consecutive year as the film enters competition for the Golden Frog in the Student Etudes Competition at the EnergaCamerimage Festival, one of the world’s premier cinematography competitions.

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