Unspooled Film & Animation Festival

Community event showcasing the most innovative works of film and animation by students and independent producers.
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May 12-14, 2023

Professional filmmakers rub elbows with students and members of the local community in this juried annual event held over a three-day period in Menomonie, Wisconsin that features films and animations made by regional and international independent storytellers. Films will be screened in the historic Harvey Hall Theatre

Awards

  • Best Animated Film - Slouch, directed by Michael Bohnenstingl
  • Best Narrative Film - This Wild Abyss, directed by Thomas Mendolia
  • Best Documentary - Road Back to Glory, directed by Jacob Phillips
  • Best in the Midwest - No Such Thing, directed by Nicos Wiard
  • Best College Feature - The Way It Was, directed by Jake Keelein and Nate Kaiser
  • Best College Short - Radio Head, written and directed by Delaney Hoffman
  • Best High School Narrative Short - Packing Up, directed by Mack Martin

Students are involved in planning the festival

We have over 100 submissions from student filmmakers!
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Ticket Pricing

Weekend Film Pass (includes a t-shirt) $40  
Film Screenings by Day $10 $8 Student Rate

 

Schedule

Friday, May 12 | 4-9 p.m.
Student Films
Harvey Hall Theatre

Saturday, May 13 | Noon-9 p.m.
Independent Films, Keynote Speaker Andrew Hunt, (follow him on Facebook) & Awards
Harvey Hall Theatre & Brewery Nonic

Sunday, May 14 | 1-6 p.m.
Free All Ages Films, Animation Films & Keynote Speaker Mike Owens from WOMO Studio & Awards
Harvey Hall Theatre

Detailed Schedule

Plan your screening schedule and learn more about the films.
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Film Submissions on Film Freeway Have Closed

Films must be received by April 28 2023
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Unspooled Film & Animation Festival Trailer 2023 / Dayton Feldt and Joey Lange