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In the future, going to the movies is going to be like going to the opera: a special occasion where you put on a nice suit and make an evening out of it. At least that's what film critic David Sterritt said he remembers someone saying almost 20 years ago. Now in 2022, it doesn't seem to be the most far-fetched idea.

Animated film festivals are going the way of other social gatherings — most are indefinitely postponed or canceled — but that hasn't stopped the BYU animation program from winning awards.

In this Feb. 4 file photo, an Oscar statue appears at the 91st Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, California. (Associated Press)

Ten, a monk in Tibet, works to overcome his fears in a scene from BYU's recent animated film 'Taijitu.' (Conner Gillette)

Creating meaningful and original media content is the top priority for students submitting their films to this year's Final Cut Film Festival.