Just last week Milwaukee Film, the newly formed independent organization that will host Milwaukee's premier film festival, announced Diane Bacha as its executive director.
Today it announces the lineup for its premiere event, "The Milwaukee Show," on Thursday, Oct. 23, starting at 6:30 p.m.
The 90-minute event comprises a variety of local short films presented in the main auditorium of Landmark's Oriental Theatre, 2230 N. Farwell Ave. The one-night-only screening features a collection of 10 films, and includes traditional narrative storytelling, documentary, personal memoir, music video, comedy and experimental.
"Launching our new organization with The Milwaukee Show was no accident," said Jonathan Jackson, artistic director for Milwaukee Film. "We believe in the talent of the local film scene and wanted to champion that with our inaugural screening. It's essential that Milwaukee filmmakers are given an annual opportunity to show their work in front of a large audience, at such an incredible venue." The event will double as the launch party for Milwaukee Film.
The competition shorts were selected from a pool of nearly 70 submissions, more than twice the number received in past years, by an independent panel of judges. The panel included Elfrieda Abbe, Duane Dudek, Steve Hyden, Blyth Meier, Christine Prevetti, Scott Radtke, OnMilwaukee.com Managing Editor Bobby Tanzilo and Jessica Zalewski.
"The Milwaukee Show" lineup:
"The Answer" (4 min.)
Written, directed and edited by Paul C. Fuchs
Discover the simple two-step process that will change your life forever.
"Crossing the Line" (9 min.)
Directed by Matthew Batta
This probing documentary is an emotional look at the Tyson Foods strike in Jefferson County from 2003.
"Houses Without Walls" (5 min.)
Written, directed and edited by Heidi Spencer
Imagination moves through a still frame in space, connecting the living and the deceased, my own family lineage.
"I Want You to Know" (16 min.)
Directed, produced and edited by Derek Kimball
Written and produced by Matthew Konkel
A father and son's camping trip takes an unexpected turn in this striking narrative film.
"Ka-Doo" (11 min.)
Written, directed and edited by Cris Siqueira
Originally created as an installation piece, this personal memoir is told through layered images of the past and present.
"Otto's Day" (7 min.)
Directed by Ji-Sun O
"Otto's Day" portrays an ordinary day in the life of an old man who lives alone in a city apartment.
"To Write on Burning Paper" (17 min.)
Directed by Brian Gallagher
This poetic documentary looks at film artists who create films through direct application.
"The Waiting Room" (15 min.)
Directed by Tate Bunker
Produced by Mark Metcalf
Written by Emily Downes
In a room full of strangers, people come and they go ... while a young woman waits.
"Who Me Was" (3 min.)
Directed by Annie Killelea
Reflective thoughts of a love lost are explored on a faded, blissful afternoon.
"Zombie Killer" (4 min.)
Directed by Andrew Swant & Bobby Ciraldo
Leslie and The Lys perform for a sold out stadium...of zombies.
OnMilwaukee.com staff writer Julie Lawrence grew up in Wauwatosa and has lived her whole life in the Milwaukee area.
As any “word nerd” can attest, you never know when inspiration will strike, so from a very early age Julie has rarely been seen sans pen and little notebook. At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee it seemed only natural that she major in journalism. When OnMilwaukee.com offered her an avenue to combine her writing and the city she knows and loves in late 2004, she knew it was meant to be. Around the office, she answers to a plethora of nicknames, including “Lar,” (short for “Larry,” which is short for “Lawrence”) as well as the mysteriously-sourced “Bill Murray.”
