
Haidyn Brockelman
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Biography
Haidyn Brockelman is a journalist and filmmaker based in Virginia. She writes for the Virginia Gazette and is a 2026 Virginia Press Association award winner. She is a member of the filmmaking team Chateau Fromage, which has won Best Use of Genre twice at William & Mary's 24 Speed filmmaking competition. She graduated from William & Mary in 2026 with degrees in English and Film & Media Studies.
Known For

Winner, Best Use of Genre — 24 Speed Filmmaking Competition 2024. A lonely college senior and her stuffed bear Mr. Squiggles face a choice. The audience decides.
Should I

24 Speed Filmmaking Competition 2025. A murderer and an arsonist cross paths in prison.
Burnt Ends

Winner, Best Use of Genre — 24 Speed Filmmaking Competition 2026. Scientists discover the cure for an incurable disease.