We are very proud to announce this year’s ‘MWFF Spotlight Feature’ winner is Minding the Gap, directed by Rockford native Bing Liu! “Minding the Gap” is about three young men […]
Sakurai’s “The Stream VII” is a calm representation of natural world
In the man-made waterways of rice paddies, the water in nature must follow artificial rules. In that way, nature is made abstract, giving rise to a new form of beauty […]
Bauch’s “Dubstep” is a psychedelic project to watch again and again
“Dubstep” is a music video featuring a man and his journey with hallucinogenics. Student director Garrett Bauch took the opportunity to polish his editing skills and put an especially creative […]
Addison Groove’s “Changa” is a colorful explosion
Lose your mind with this warped and wonderful journey through preternatural dance moves. Q/A with Creative Director Alex Johnson 1. What first drew you to pursue making this specific film project? […]
Ramos’s “8.1 Degrees of Guilt” reveals guilt and painful trauma
Imagine being born from a “sterile” woman and being treated as a miracle baby. Imagine experiencing the most devastating earthquake in Mexican history and being cursed as a kid by […]
“Moving Southwark” documents the incredible world of dance
The dying moments of 24 dancers, each consumed by the city of London. “Moving Southwark” is a magical realist expression of London’s medieval backyard directed by Jevan Chowdhury. Jevan Chowdhury […]
“Greg Loves a Human” is a compelling and creative narrative
Greg and Jeff are two ghouls, scrambling to find a last minute human sacrifice. Jeff’s mind is on the job, but Greg’s heart is on a girl. If you’d like […]
Jason Fitzgerald sheds a light on loneliness in “Shakes”
A man feels his entire world constantly shaking, making for a lonely existence… until a friendship is imposed upon him by his equally isolated neighbour. Director Jason Fitzgerald brings us […]
Hardy-Carnac’s “Tunisia 2045” shows the desperation in all of us
A father and his daughter are waiting, worried and tired. A simple gesture could decide their future… Q/A with Ted Hardy-Carnac 1. What first drew you to pursue making this specific […]
Vanderlip’s “An Echo of Oceans” explores the unknown
Drowning in the depths, a man sinks in the crushing blue of the ocean. The broken pieces of his psyche lie shattered in his inner world, but though the darkness […]
