Writer

Raquel Estes

Hi! I'm Raquel and I'm currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in film with a minor in journalism at the University of Kansas. I’ve always been interested in film as a storytelling format and enjoy getting a bit personal in my writing.

"Seized": Where journalism, the first amendment, and comedy intersect Kansas City Film Festival · Oct 9 The Kansas City Film Festival Celebrates its 30th Anniversary Kansas City Film Festival · Oct 6 What I learned from participating in Women in Film and Media of Kansas City's first Pitch-A-Thon Opinions · Oct 1 World-building for non-fantasy writers Opinions · Sep 25 What we can learn from "Gravity Falls" over ten years later Opinions · Sep 9 "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" reminds us what it means to be a hero Film Review · Sep 3 Confessions of a Film Preservation Assistant Opinions · Sep 2 What makes Sitcoms tick? Opinions · Aug 29 Time Crunch: What I Learned From Participating in Two Timed Film Challenges Opinions · Aug 26 I'm all Ears: The Importance of Sound in Filmmaking Sound · Aug 21 "Nine Little Indians": A Powerful Story They Want You to Forget Free State Festival · Aug 12 Does "Save the Cat" need saving? Opinions · Aug 5