For the first time, recent graduates and current students of the University of Kansas Theatre and Film Department will present their work at the department’s annual film rally Sunday.

“We are going to kick it up a notch by having alumni come back, as a way to inspire current students,” said Tamara Falicov, professor of film study.

One alumnus who will be speaking is Patrick Rea. He and Ryan Jones, 2003 graduates and co-founders of SenoReality Productions in Lawrence, will show their short film, “Women’s Intuition,” winner of a regional Emmy this past July.

Rea wants his presentation to show students what life is like after graduation. Rea has been working on projects since he graduated. He estimated that he did five or six projects a year.

“I can actually pay my bills, which is amazing,” Rea said. “You can make movies anywhere now.”

Sandra Ristovska, Macedonia senior, will show a five-minute trailer for her documentary, “Kaleidoscope.” Ristovska directed the international production with a German cinematographer and a Polish sound and set man. She said the film was shown at three international film festivals over the summer: the Skopje Summer Festival, the International Conference of Macedonian Language, Literature and Culture Science in Ohrid, and the University of Applied Art and Science in Dortmund, Germany.

Ristovaska began her education at the London Film Academy, but transferred to the University three years ago.

“To be a good film maker, you have to have a broad knowledge,” Ristovaska said. “Being at KU allows me to take classes in different areas.”

Jeremy Osbern of Through a Glass Productions, will also speak at the rally. Admission is free. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Herk Harvey Sound Stage at Oldfather Studios, 1621 W. Ninth St.

— — Edited by Brieun Scott