Kicking off a new season, The Midwest Film Festival (MFF) shines a spotlight on the winning short films of the Best of The Midwest Awards in a great opportunity to celebrate these films on the big screen. This array of short films span across several genres and mediums, and have earned the distinction of having won a BMA in one or more categories back in 2023.
Film Lineup:
Fraser Syndrome & Me by Kyle Anne Grendys
Hibernation by Joel Benjamin
Life After Her by Daniel Mayúgba
Exquisite Things by Jessica Batson
The Sleight by Ben Kurstin
ROAD HEAD by Allison Torem
Scenes from selected The Sleight, Hibernation and Exquisite Things courtesy of individual production teams.
“This event is always a great way to start the year off right. We’re able to give these films some more, well deserved, shine and gather as a community to look ahead together,” said Carlos Rogelio Diaz, MFF Event Coordinator.
Like last year, Midwest Film Festival guests can expect screenings on the last Monday of most months. The year brings with it additional programming and a few exciting tweaks as the festival continues to grow.
“We have a tremendous season in store for our MFF Community!” said NK Gutiérrez, MFF Operations Director. “Our January 29th screening is an incredible way to get together, get grounded and pay homage to our last season as we simultaneously embark on the groundbreaking season we have in store for 2024! Get ready, cause it’s gettin GOOD!”
Scenes from Fraser Syndrome & Me, Life After Her and ROAD HEAD courtesy of individual production teams.
The evening will begin with a 6:30pm NETWORKING RECEPTION. Guests can arrive and interact with filmmakers and others while enjoying concessions sold by the Gene Siskel Film Center. This hour will be followed by a new segment, COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT, a short conversation with a member of the filmmaker community.
This month’s COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT will feature author, film producer, director and industry leader Pemon Rami and a discussion on Mr. Rami’s 2022 book, When Blackness Was Golden. A screening and a Q&A with Pemon Rami will follow.
The night will be capped off with an AFTER PARTY at a nearby establishment.
Tickets and additional info can be found at midwestfilm.com.
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