Wisconsin / Illinois Showdown Short Slot #3

I’ve got two words for you. Drew Britton. Drew Britton is a BIFF alum. Drew Britton is a former BIFFY award winner. Drew Britton is from Beloit. He will be at the screening. His family will be there. They all live here in Beloit. They are a fun group. They are all quite attractive. So is Drew Britton. WI/IL Short Slot 2: The Return of the Drew. See it. Believe it. Or not. It’s up to you. I don’t care.

Screenings

Buy TicketsFri Feb 20, 2015 – 7:30 PM – Bushel & Peck’s

Buy TicketsSat Feb 21, 2015 – 2:00 PM – La Casa Grande

Buy TicketsFri Feb 27, 2015 – 2:00 PM – Bushel & Peck’s

Free Man

Free Man

Genre:  Drama
City / State:   Round Lake, IL
Rating:  PG-13
Runtime:  8 min.
Director: Justin Leyba
Producer:  Mason Adams
Website :   Justin Leyba Films

Filmmaker Attending

Synopsis:

After getting away from committing a horrific crime, a single father must deal with his conscience after his daughter was accused of stealing her classmate’s phone.

The Medicine Clergy

Medicine Clergy | Drew Britton

Genre: Documentary, Drama
City / State:  Beloit, WI
Rating: PG
Runtime:  10 min.
Director: Drew Britton
Producer:  Drew Britton
Website :  N/A

Filmmaker Attending

Synopsis:

Two non-profit members struggle with the expectations from their Haitian partner while trying to improve the health system in an impoverished country.

Qualified

Qualified

Genre: Comedy, Drama
City / State:  Milwaukee, WI
Rating: PG
Runtime:  5 min.
Director: Ryan Allsop
Producer:  Ryan Allsop
Website :  N/A

Filmmaker Attending

Synopsis:

A recent college graduate waits at a bus stop for his first job interview in months.

Soon after he sits down a grandma next to him helps him realize how unqualified he is.

As the bus approaches we learn about the reality of his job interview as both of them go to desperate measures to make sure he’s qualified.

Healing Hearts

Healing Hearts

Genre: Documentary
City / State:  Miwaukee, WI
Rating: G
Runtime:  35 min.
Director: Ryan Sarnowski
Producer:  Jeffrey Kurz, Jack Turner
Website :  N/A

Filmmaker Attending

Synopsis:

Chronicles a week-long summer camp in Wisconsin for children who have lost a parent or loved one who served in the U.S. Military.

Breathe

Breathe

Genre:  Drama, Surreal
City / State:  Chicago, IL
Rating: PG
Runtime:  5 min
Director: Jon Santiago
Producer:  Elizabeth Theiss
Website :  N/A

Filmmaker Attending

Synopsis:

After regaining consciousness, an old, injured man attempts to survive while trapped beneath a deadly snow pile.

While in pursuit of his escape, his actions trigger a distant memory, which aids him in his fight to live.

Space Cadets

Space Cadets

Genre:  Comedy, Family
City / State:  Milwaukee, WI
Rating: PG
Runtime:  17 min
Director: Colin Perkins
Producer:  Aleena Luisier, Katelyn Schulfer
Facebook :  Space Cadet Film

Synopsis:

A young man who dreams of being an astronaut assembles a ragtag group of followers to start their own space program.

NOTE: Synopsis are typically provided directly by the filmmaker themselves. Sometimes English is not their first language. We ask reader’s understanding for less-than-perfect language and grammar

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BIFF | Beloit International Film Festival