2025 Sunflower County Film Academy Presents:
The Date is an intriguing cliffhanger that tells the story of a young woman who faces the emotions of finding - and losing - her first love. 
Sixteen-year-old Jocelyn Surney made her screenwriting and directorial debut with "The Date". She talks about her experience in our Behind the Scenes video. Sixteen-year-old Jocelyn Surney talks about her film, “The Date” in this Behind The Scenes video. Watch the 2025 Sunflower County Film Academy student film, “The Date”. 
Co-Director Jocelyn Surney and the student production crew on the movie set of her film, The Date
The cover page of the script for The Date
Jocelyn Surney reviews her script during the filming of The Date
Fellow SCFA Students and lead actors Ashley Hernandez and Aaron Johnson await the queues
Lead actor Ashley Hernandez on set with director, Jocelyn Surney (far right) and the production crew
SCFA Student Darren Chau waits on set as part of the lighting and grip department
Student production crew Darren Chau, Mckenzie Walker, Tyunna Surney, Jocelyn Surney, JaMyra Walker, Madison Dozier, Makenzie Jones and Peyton James on set
Ashley Hernandez and Aaron Johnson on set
Peyton James, Madison Dozier, Janaiyah Dorsey, SCFA Instructor Ben Powell and Jocelyn Surney on set
SCFA Student Nick Ales works lighting and grip on the set of The Date
SCFA Student and Sound Operator Makenzie Jones works the boom on set
Ashley Hernandez and Aaron Johnson on set
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Joceyn Surney, Madison Dozier, SCFA Instructor Ben Powell and Janaiyah Dorsey on set