An Autumn Summer
Directed By Jared Isaac | 97 Minutes
In a magical Michigan lake town, one couple and four best friends spend their final month before college chasing an endless summer. **Director Jared Isaac and crew attending.
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Fire Department, Inc.
Directed By Colin C. Hughes | 78 minutes
A suburban firefighter’s labor union finds itself under a different kind of fire when the Village Mayor announces he’s privatizing their department to save money. What results is a five-year-long legal battle with the potential to change labor law for the entire country. **Director Colin Hughes attending.
Showtimes
Sunday, March 2, 3:30 pm, Studio C
I Agree With You
Directed By Jake P VanKersen | 76 Minutes
After canceling plans with friends, Hector & Penny begin a game of role-play that threatens to undo their relationship. This film celebrates open communication, no matter how weird it gets. **Director/Producer Jake VanKersen, Actor/Writer/Producer Ross Compton, and Producers Scott Cupper & Tyler Core attending.
Showtimes
Friday, February 28, 6:00 pm, Studio C
Short Docs
100 Minutes
THE SPIRITS OF THE NAHMA INN Directed by Eric Machiela MI 18 minutes Ghost towns in the Upper Peninsula aren’t simply abandoned communities. Some of them are still very much alive. Employees of the Nahma Inn recount the spooky and unexplainable happenings that occur on a regular basis. **Director Eric Machiela attending. SACK RACE WITH… View Article
Showtimes
Saturday, March 1, 1:00 pm, Studio C
Short Films A
101 minutes
SHANNON IS STRANGE Directed by Don Hessell, Alan LaFave MI 17 minutes Shannon has a labyrinthian experience on her way to an epic showdown that celebrates deep tracks, eclectic friends, playful diversions, and the underdog in a small town. **Writers/Directors Don Hessell & Alan LaFave attending. FIRST KISS Directed by KC Matthews and Benni Little… View Article
Showtimes
Sunday, March 2, 6:00 pm, Studio C
Short Films B
101 minutes
TALES OF HARSH GRUDER Directed by J. Paul Preseault, John Otterbacher IL 30 minutes A recovering addict contemplates the point of living, when an unexpected visit by his life-long buddy sets in motion a night of psychedelic absurdity and devastating revelation. **Directors/Producers John Otterbacher and J. Paul attending. MEALWORMS Directed by Ryan Patrick Welsh MI… View Article
Showtimes
Saturday, March 1, 8:30 pm, Studio C
Student Short Documentaries
75 minutes
SURF CHURCH: Além Da Costa Directed by Naomi Yoder Taylor University 13 minutes Além Da Costa (Beyond The Shore) follows the story of the Portuguese surfer and pastor of Surf Church, Samuel Cianelli, as he finds the Lord through the love of surfing. ROUTE OF THE ROMANESQUE Directed by Emily Crosier Taylor University 9 minutes… View Article
Showtimes
Sunday, March 2, 1:00 pm, Studio C
Student Short Films A
90 minutes
QUESTIONS Directed by Julian Fellah Downriver Detroit Student Film Consortium 2 minutes A 12-year-old boy wanders aimlessly, pondering his concerns of life. PATCHWORK WOMAN Directed by Clara J Bakker Depaul University 4 minutes When a young woman’s body falls apart, she mends herself with patchwork and embroidery. **Director Clara J Bakker attending. WHITE LIES Directed… View Article
Showtimes
Saturday, March 1, 6:00 pm, Studio C
Student Short Films B
96 minutes
CARTA Directed by Devin Smith, Ethan Coppel Taylor University 5 minutes A young couple are tragically separated by their circumstances, but come to find a way to love each other regardless. WILDERNESS TRIP Directed by Aidan Merck Taylor University 15 minutes An ill-equipped camp counselor reluctantly leads a group of campers on a two- night… View Article
Showtimes
Sunday, March 2, 8:30 pm, Studio C
Un Dia Normal & Decoupling
95 Minutes
UN DIA NORMAL (A Normal Day) Directed by Maurizio Dominguez MI 31 minutes Amidst the possible cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, immigrant Esmeralda Monzón is detained by armed Immigration & Customs Enforcement officers who believe she is in the country illegally. Facing the threat of deportation, Esmeralda experiences a panic… View Article