2024 Films: In Cardboard

In Cardboard by Prisca Elzen
Green Bay, WI (Milwaukee Premiere)

Running Time: 3 minutes
Horror/ Comedy

Sunday Sept 8th, 3pm
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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An artist takes her recycling out and becomes inspired to repurpose the cardboard. Her chosen medium proves new and difficult and she begins to experience frustration that her ideas are not coming to life as perfectly as she imagined. As her SIGNIFICANT OTHER attempts to thoughtfully check in it only ramps up her anxiety and perfectionism. In her laser focus she doesn’t realize she’s creating something much more sinister as her surroundings change to cardboard. In the end her significant other and her are transformed to cardboard as well blurring the lines between her imagination and reality.

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2024 Films: Lock the Door Behind You

Lock the Door Behind You by Lauren Barker

Los Angeles, CA (Milwaukee Premiere)

Running Time: 6 minutes
Drama/ Thriller

Sunday Sept 8th, 6:30PM + Awards
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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After Lexi realizes she left her front door unlocked, paranoia sets in and she can't help but wonder if someone is hiding in her house, waiting to attack.

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2024 Films: The Gatekeeper

The Gatekeeper by Sam Sorenson

Verona, WI (Milwaukee Premiere)

Running Time: 13 minutes
Horror

Sunday Sept 8th, 3pm
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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New owners of a small-town building discover an ancient secret in the walls of its basement.

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2024 Films: Good Stuff

Good Stuff by Ethan Kulinski
Stevens Point, WI (Milwaukee Premiere)

Running Time: 12 minutes
Comedy

Sunday Sept 8th, 3pm
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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After a night of drinking, hungover college student Samuel must win over his girlfriend's wine-connoisseur father when meeting him for the first time. Much to Mr. Sinclair's disapproval, Samuel struggles to describe the expensive wine he's served as anything beyond "good."

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2024 Films: The Crane Wife

The Crane Wife by Caleb C Adams

Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee Premiere)

Running Time: 12 minutes
Drama/ Thriller

Saturday, Sept 7th 7PM
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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A take on the Japanese wives tale of the same name, The Crane Wife tells of a poor, lonely dress-maker who, one night, receives a knock on the door from a bird that will change his view on life.

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2024 Films: Mess Up

Mess Up by Mark G.E.
Milwaukee, WI (Milwaukee Premiere)

Running Time: 3 minutes
Music Video

Sunday Sept 8th, 6:30PM + Awards
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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The band Xposed 4Heads performs in a dystopian future reflecting on challenging times.

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2024 Films: Hoop Dynamics

Hoop Dynamics by Alyssa Jouett

Kenosha, WI (Milwaukee Premiere)

Running Time: 11 minutes
Documentary/ LGBTQ+

Saturday, Sept 7th 7PM
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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Hoop Dynamics is not your usual basketball film. In fact, it rarely discusses basketball. Alyssa Jouett, the director of the film, sets out to find safe, queer sports teams in London. They happen upon the London Cruisers, London’s oldest lesbian, bisexual, trans women and nonbinary basketball team. Through exploration into the queer basketball club, Alyssa starts to heal past wounds from their own basketball experience and finds a new, accepting community in London.

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