Written by Made-in-Michigan Film Festival Presents…
“Shorty Fest”
On May 29th from 7-9pm we’ll be screening many of the best shorts from previous festivals at Bronner Performing Arts Center from 7-9pm.
Bronner Performing Arts Center
525 E. Genesee St.
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Block 1: PG-13
Axe in the Forest
2014 Audience Choice Award
Narrative Short — 6 minutes
Director/Producer: Matt Cantu
A beautiful short shot in Michigan’s Huron National Forest. Two young lovers paddle down the AuSable River.
Eat Your Vegetables
2013 Best Animated Film
2:30 minutes
Director/Producer: Joe Rule
A young girl is visiting her grandmother and discovers something in the attic that she does not expect.
Goat Years
2013 Best Documentary Short
12:20 minutes
Director/Producers: Kim Stricker & Michael Pfaendtner
Goat Years tells the story of the legendary goat, Nemo, who presided over the Detroit Boat Works, still known to this day as the Goat Yard.
Donald
2011 Narrative – 6:15 minutes
Director: Joshua Courtade
Nervous advertising exec Edgar Webb is in for a surprise when he meets his newest potential client – a sock puppet named Donald who wants Edgar to commit a felony in exchange for a much-needed account.
Under the Bed
2014 Things That Go Bump in the Night Festival, Bay City, MI — 2:30 min
Director: Wade Lodewyk
While getting ready for bed, a little boy discovers there is indeed something under there.
Playing House
2011 Narrative Short – 9:00 minutes
Director: Joshua Courtade
Emily has constructed a childlike world in which she and Tommy play the roles of the perfect married couple. But reality’s imperfections threaten to destroy Emily’s fantasy.
Still
2014 Best Academic Film — 22 minutes
Director: Jesse Routhier
Producer: Brian Gotberg
Troubled high school student, Dimitri, has spent his entire life with his imaginary friend, Jemina. Both Dimitri and Jemina question their identities as they are forced to make choices they never anticipated
The Painter and His Wife
2013 Best of Festival – 10:30 minutes
Director: Andy Fortenbacher
Producers: Rob Cristiano,
Chris Kotcher
When Lyle’s wife, Daisy, unexpectedly invites a charming artist to stay at their house and paint her portrait, he sets out to determine if she is having an affair. Strong language
Block 2 — R
The Spirit of Isabel
2011 Best Narrative Short
21:00 minutes
Director: Robert Joseph Butler
In a story of survival in an economically collapsed Detroit, a young woman named Isabel struggles to get by. Note: Adult theme and strong language
Letting Go
2014 Narrative Short – 5:20 minutes
Directors/Producers: Aaron Word,
Marc Miilu & Aaron Greer
The emotional story of a couple’s coming to terms with their dog’s last days. A “biting” critique on modern society.
Melon Head
2013 Narrative Short – 14:00 minutes
Director: Andy Fortenbacher Producers: Rob Cristian, Chris Kotcher, and Ben Rubin
Gordon is infatuated with Wendy, but can’t figure out how to win her over. After receiving some awful advice that women are turned on by things that scare them, Gordon sets out to take Wendy on the most terrifying date of her life. Adult theme and strong language
Boats
2011 Best Animated Film
4:25 minutes
Directors: Adam Muchortow and Marcus Baron
A boat struggles to find meaning in life, sailing every direction, amassing every asset. It is not until he meets a female boat that life starts to make sense.
