Welcome to the Milwaukee Independent Film Society! We are all about building bridges in the Milwaukee Film Community, to support local filmmakers and to give them a voice and venue for their work. Through out the year we sponsor many events such as The Annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival which we started way back in 1994 and named BEST LOCAL FEST by Moviemaker Magazine, there are also monthly social activities and we host filmmaker screenings as well.
Local Filmmaker Spotlight
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Film Making: The Art of Telling in Story, Image and Sound PC136BSaturdays, 1-4 p.m.February 11-March 24, 7 sessionsMarch 24 is scheduled for Portfolio Reviews and Advising DayTuition: $205 ($180 before Jan. 14) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 4 Instructor: Ross Bigley Students examine each component of film—"The Story", "The Images", and "The Sound" as they work in small groups to create a short film. "The Story" includes the basics of story structure through a series of writing exercises, and understanding of character development. "The Image" addresses telling the story with the camera through camera placement and exploring how the composition of subjects within the frame can add subtext to a story. Editing techniques and use of sound round out the important components to film making ...
Posted Dec 9, 2011 1:11 PM by Ross Bigley -
2012 Pace-setter Honoree: Phil Koch The Milwaukee Independent Film Society (MIFS) has established the Pace-setter Award to bestow upon persons that are dedicated to advancing filmmaking in Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Independent Film Society has chosen to honor Phil Koch. Phil co-founded The Firestarter Film Festival as a way for local filmmakers to share their work and network with other. Plus, Phil is also very active in the local filmmaking community lending a hand (or equipment) whenever called upon. Phil is also an award winning filmmaker, a certified professional photographer since 1993, a published photographer and was named Best Local Filmmaker by the Shepard Express in 2009. Phil will recieve the Pace-setter award on October 26th, 2012. To mark his accomplishments for ...
Posted Dec 4, 2011 1:52 PM by Ross Bigley -
Milwaukee Independent Film Society and Boswell Books presents Robert K. Edler author of "The Film That Changed My Life". Wednesday, June 15th, 7PM. Robert K. Elder conducts a talk and signing of his book "The Film That Changed My Life, 30 Directors on Their Epiphanies in the Dark". Filled with personal recollections and keen criticism from such directors as John Woo, Neil LaBute, Danny Boyle, and John Waters, The Film That Changed My Life will excite, inspire, and incite a whole new generation of film aficionados. As each director recalls the profound sensation of seeing artistic genius unfold on the silver screen, film fans, too, may recall their own moments of celluloid epiphany.Author bio: Robert K. Elder is an author and regional editor for Patch.com in Chicago. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Los ...
Posted Dec 4, 2011 12:46 PM by Ross Bigley -
The Winning Films at the 13th Annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival. (Milwaukee) Tonight we closed out a very successful edition of our festival, great films all around, and a great turn out for the features we screened. Patrik Beck's Broken Orbit, Kyle Richards Amateur Monster Movie, and Justine Romine's Afraid of Sunrise all had great audience response. The Milwaukee Independent Film Society and the Milwaukee Short Film Festival are proud to present: Best Film: A Finger, Two Dots Then Me by David HolechekHonorary Mention (2nd Place): Abbie by Erin Good. Best Wisconsin Film: Baden Krunk by Anthony Wood and Patrick HollandBest Director (tie) Baden Krunk by Anthony Wood and Patrick Hollandand A Finger, Two Dots Then Me by David HolechekBest Actor (tie) Jacinta Acevski (Abbie ...
Posted Nov 5, 2011 8:38 PM by Ross Bigley
