Monomoy student Solomon Antar wins first place at Protect Our Past film festival

The Protect Our Past film festival on October 4 featured film screenings, special guests, and film contest awards given out that honor local filmmakers and students. Monomoy Regional High School senior Solomon Antar won first place at the festival for his short film. Ellen Briggs and David Allen of Protect Our Past visited the high school to personally present Solomon with a certificate and the $500 first place prize. 

Festival entrants were asked to tell a powerful story about a historic home (75+ years old) that was saved, needs saving, or is being restored; the preservation/conservation of Cape Cod’s architectural or cultural history; a historic house with a surprising or personal story; the restoration journey of a beloved structure; or how preservation links to conservation and sustainability.

Solomon’s film depicted historic homes in Sandwich, including the Hoxie House and the Wing Fort House. He studies digital media and film production with teacher Steve Cass at MRHS.

Protect Our Past is a nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding Cape Cod’s historic places, cultural heritage and community identity through education, advocacy and action. More about the group can be found at protectourpast.org.