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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

UWEC Grad Films Documentary on Peace

It’s time to talk about peace, according to UWEC graduate John Noltner.

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words by Matt Ledger

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Issue #147 March 11, 2010

New Invisible Children Doc Screening on Campus

Come check out Invisible Children’s newest documentary, GO!, for FREE at UWEC’s Schofield Auditorium on March 23, at 7pm.

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words by Heidi Kraemer

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Issue #146 February 25, 2010

French Club Finalizes French Film Festival

UW-Eau Claire’s French Club has put together a five-title French Film Festival running from Feb. 25 to March 16.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #145 February 11, 2010

Beloit International Film Festival Hits Year Five

The fifth annual Beloit International Film Festival (BIFF) is set to roll in the southern Wisconsin city February 18 to 21 with over 140 films.

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words by Betty Rae Matthews

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Issue #144 January 28, 2010

UWEC Releases Film Lineup

UWEC's spring lineup of films strikes a balance between must-see cinematic classics and recent cult, indie, and foreign flicks.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #143 January 14, 2010

Frozen River Film Fest Finds Food Focus

The Frozen River Film Festival in Winona, MN offers tools for people to become actively engaged in their world, and to create substantial connection, understanding, and change in the face of shared challenges.

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words by Betty Rae Matthews

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Issue #140 November 26, 2009

Found Footage Festival

FFF returns with a new round of awkwardly weird videos

The guys who run the Found Footage Festival live in a weird world of rappin’ Jewish grannies, jingle cats, and cussing RV salesmen ...

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words by Ian Jacoby

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Issue #139 November 12, 2009

Shooting for the 2010 Wisconsin Film Festival

It’s time to stop talking about your ingenious movie idea and actually make it.

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words by Emily Diehl

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Issue #139 November 12, 2009

Animated Battles

indie animated feature Waltz With Bashir comes to UWEC

Waltz With Bashir isn’t so much a film as it is an experience of the surreal.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

That's a Rapt

student-made thriller to screen on campus

What is in the box? I just gotta know! It could be anything – a tiger, a million dollars, or even a baby! If you are as curious as I, you should drop by Davies Theatre and check out the student-made film entitled Rapt.

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words by Heidi Kraemer

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Local Film: Siren’s Song

Scottish folklore inspires local filmmakers debut

Siren’s Song is a modern version of a Scottish siren legend in which a seaman betrays his young lover ...

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Carmike Gets Indie Again

Carmike Cinemas in Eau Claire’s Oakwood Mall is once again hosting an Independent Film Series.

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words by Bailey Berg

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Issue #138 October 29, 2009

Regionally Filmed Indie Flick Screens in Eau Claire

Clear Lake, WI, a film made in its titular location in southeast Polk County, recently premiered in Hudson and is now screening in limited markets.

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words by Bailey Berg

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Issue #137 October 15, 2009

Flyaway Film Festival Infested with Zombies

Sundance Film Festival ain’t got nothing on Pepin!

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words by Lisa de Felice

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Issue #136 October 1, 2009

LGBT Films Are Here (Get Used to It)

Milwaukee's LGBT Film Festival (October 15-25) features Warhol exhibit.

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words by Emily Diehl

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Issue #135 September 17, 2009

48-Hour Video Project Goes All Kung-Fu on You

For those of you who have training to become a karate master ...

For those of you who have training to become a karate master, this is your chance to showcase those skills.

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words by Emily Diehl

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

Fall's Milwaukee Film Fest Gets New Organizers

Diehard cinephiles, take note: a short jaunt to the south, the Milwaukee Film Festival is gearing up to present more than 100 films.

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words by Karline Koehler

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Issue #134 September 3, 2009

B Horror Movie Starring a Local to Premiere at Micon

After years of underground atomic testing at the Wisawa caves, the natural wildlife has been adversely affected, causing radical transformations.

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words by Heather Mawhiney

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

University Film Series Titles Announced

Stout and UWEC's recently announced film series lineups cover it all

Stout’s Blue Devil Productions and UWEC’s Activities Commission recently announced their film series lineups.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #133 August 20, 2009

Gridiron Geeks Got Your Fantasy Football Lowdown

With football season nearly upon us, many Chippewa Valleyans will soon be pulling their hair as injuries and slumps threaten the playoff hopes of their fantasy team.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #132 August 6, 2009

Public Enemies Invades CTV

Weekly CTV program, John’s Movie Corner, hosted by John David Bruha, will air Public Enemy #1: The Making of a Gangster Movie in Wisconsin ...

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words by Heather Mawhiney

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Issue #132 August 6, 2009

Art Co-Op Seeks Filmmakers for Monthly Shows

Tangled Up in Hue wants your films!

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words by Gillian Ekern

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Issue #132 August 6, 2009

Fenris Unchained

a group of locals film a horror flick in Eau Claire

... before long their 15-minute horror-comedy flick included Norse mythology and strippers, so they scrapped the short film idea to created a production company and feature-length film, instead.

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words by Nick Gourdoux

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Issue #129 June 25, 2009

Ed Gein: So Dramatic

For those with Badger state pride, a musical inclination, and a healthy fascination with the outlandish, a new film being shot in Omro is sure to please.

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words by Emma O'Brien

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Issue #128 June 11, 2009

Red Shoes on the Radio

Garrison Keillor documentary coming to Mabel Tainter

Mabel Tainter offers big screen sneak peak of new Garrison Keillor documentary, soon to air on PBS.

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words by Brent Widmark

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Issue #127 May 28, 2009

Mabel Tainter Hosts Classic Film Series

Thursday night movies coming to the ol' theatre

The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts in Menomonie will be showing a classic movie every Thursday night in June.

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words by Bailey Berg

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Issue #124 April 16, 2009

Fight for the Right to Film

Former Eau Claire resident Justin Johnson has made a name for himself after starting Film Fights

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #123 April 2, 2009

48 Hour Video Project Launches April 17

The stage is set – or at least the theme is set – for the next 48-Hour Video Project.

The stage is set – or at least the theme is set – for the next 48-Hour Video Project.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #122 March 19, 2009

Wisconsin Film Festival

two local films among those to screen at annual festival

“Our landmark goal was to get into this one,” said Nick Holle of Illegal Use of Joe Zopp.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #121 March 5, 2009

Film Series: Based on the Book

discussion series centers on paper-to-celluloid adaptations

Have you ever found yourself saying, “Well, I think the book was better than the movie?”

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words by Briana Krantz

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Issue #121 March 5, 2009

After 14 Years, Locally Shot Short Film Completed

The divisive subject matter will likely predetermine your response to The Prodigal Son ...

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Cameras About to Roll at Beloit Film Festival

About 90 filmmakers will be in attendance at the Beloit Film Festival.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #119 February 5, 2009

Stout, UWEC Announce Spring Semester Films

UWEC and Stout will have about 20 films sprinkled throughout the spring semester.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #118 January 22, 2009

Little Releases

Carmike testing limited release films in local market

Carmike is testing art and independent film series ... so you can stop complaining for a while.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Frozen River Film Festival Returns to Winona

The Frozen River Film Festival engages, educates, and activates participants.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #117 January 8, 2009

Movie Series About Space ‘Lands’ at Library

LE Phillips Memorial Public Library has a film series entitled “Space."

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #116 December 18, 2008

Environmentally Friendly Filmmaking

A Stout student filmed a three-minute documentary on the university’s green policies.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #114 November 20, 2008

Wrap It Up if You Want to Make the WI Film Festival

Calling all narrative, documentary, experimental, and animated filmmakers!

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Frightful Flick Fest

Volume One editor Trevor Kupfer picks scary flicks for every taste.

The most important element to the tradition of Halloween is a huge load of scary movies.

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Found Footage Festival

local duo discovers a whole new batch of hysterical clips

Found Footage Festival will grace Eau Claire with yet another outrageous cinematic experience.

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words by Carrie Weiss

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Issue #112 October 23, 2008

Not a Fairytale Ending

mishaps delay promising 48-Hour Video Project

“There’s always mishaps,” crewmember Stephanie Dee told me during their shoot ...

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words by Trevor Kupfer

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Issue #108 August 28, 2008

More Celluloid Incentives

four Hollywood films start shooting in Wisconsin

According to Film Wisconsin, there are more film projects than ever ...

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words by John Price

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Regular "Joe"

how some local folks made a feature-length comedy

There`s been a lot of talk in recent years about what constitutes a truly independent film ...

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words by AJ Hakari

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Issue #107 August 14, 2008

Annual Film, Music Festival Bigger Than Ever

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words by Trevor Kupfer