2009 Minneapolis Underground Film Festival full line-up

Exploring topics from seduction to adventure, the Minneapolis Underground Film Festival or MUFF reveals a vibrant underground culture seldom seen on the upper surface of everyday life.

Minneapolis, MN, USA, December 4th-6th 2009 — In the dead of the Minneapolis winter when the days are darkest, an underground culture of filmmakers exhibit their work. They come from all corners of the globe but also represent a vibrant underground film culture buried in the snow bound basements of Minnesota. Here as the blizzards rage outside they sit for hours hunched over their editing systems preparing the final touches to their masterpieces that will premier to local packed audiences hungry for “Difficult Cinema”.

Over three days 45 films will be shown, 15 local filmmakers will be showcased and a worldwide range of Underground Films will be discussed by the filmmakers themselves. Sponsored by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in Minneapolis, MN, MUFF will warm your spirits with its eclectic blend of movie art.

Full Festival Program online at:www.minneapolisundergroundfilmfestival.com

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Minneapolis Underground Film Festival Schedule
Weekend Festival Pass: $49.00 // Individual Tickets: $9.00

December 4th-6th 2009
The Minneapolis College of Art Design: 2501 Stevens Ave S., Minneapolis Mn 55404
X=Filmmaker in attendance for Q&A.

12/4 - Friday
• 7:00 PM Opening Night Film: World Premiere: The Seducer, John Koch 90 mins X
• 9:30 T.M.A., Jurah Herz 96 mins
• 9:00 - 2:00 AM Opening Night Party @ Jasmine 26 Restaurant and Bar 8 East 26th Street
• Redeem Festival Pass Drink Ticket for 1 free drink. X

12/5 - Saturday
• 10:00 AM Living on Your Feet: The Struggles of Cipriana Mera, Valenti Figueres 124 mins
• 12:30 PM Case File 126, - Adam Mientkiewicz 89 mins X
• 2:30 Disconnected, Melody Gilbert 62 mins X
• 2:30 doG/gone Aaron Skulls Joe, Arne Mostad-Jensen 92 mins X
• 4:30 Short Film Showcase I X
• Grin and Bear it, Gwen Breismeister 5 mins
• Happy Birthday, Ryan Thompson 12 mins
• Under the N, Johnny Salvatore 25 mins
• How to Live Better, Mark Ehling 20 mins
• Last Exit, Raysh Weiss 4 mins
• The Labyrinth, Jeff Bowers 10 mins
• Love Sick Love, Pj Gaynard 23 mins
• Beelin', Dan WiersGalla 4 mins
• My Laughing Matter, John Akre 3 mins
• Tape Eleven, Joellen Martinson / William Scott Rees 4 mins
• 7:00 The City, James Vogel 70 mins X
• 8:30 Living Arrangements, Sam Thompson 95 mins X
• 10:30 Late Night Showcase
• Porndogs: The Adventures of Sadie, Greg Blatman 82 mins X
• Electronica 2, Anthony Rivero Stabley 20 mins
• Sexjunkie, Julia Ostertag 10 mins
• Secret Show Explicit Content: Caution Advised

12/6 - Sunday
• 10:00 AM Lenders Morgan, Four on the floor, Jon Russell Cring 94 mins X
• 12:00 PM Short Film Showcase II: Aud A
• Rooftop, PJ Gaynard 12 mins X
• Psychopharm, Mark Payne 34 mins
• Liminal, Stephen Keep Mills 14 mins
• My Friend Root Rot, Paul Von Stoetzel 10 mins
• I was a Vagina Before I was a Black Man, Bruce and John Ervin 24 mins
• 12:00 PM Short Film Showcase II: Aud B X
• Steppin' Out, Sara Gregerman 17 mins
• Jimmy Wilson's Nature Trail, Jimmy Wilson 30 mins
• The Proper Motivation, John Calliari 10 mins X
• 2:00 PM Paddle to Seattle, JJ Kelly / Josh Thomas 75 mins X
• 4:00 Moments and Truths, Joshua Priestly 60 mins X
• 4:00 Filmmaker Career Forum: MCAD Filmmakers: Aud B 60 mins X
• 5:30 Short Film Showcase III X
• Black, Seth/Nathan Anderson 40 mins
• More From Life, Steven Vander Meer 9 mins
• America's Next Felon, Ron Johnson 56 mins
• 7:30 Short Film Showcase IV X
• Las Vegas, Stefany Anne Golberg 13 mins
• The Horses, Nicole Brending 11 mins
• Through a Gash Darkly, Carey Burtt 6 mins
• Dream of a Ridiculous man, Carey Burtt 10 mins
• Eye of the Holy See, David C. Schmidt 19 mins
• Coffee and Bagels, Owen Wade 5 mins
• 9:00 Closing and Awards Ceremony Refreshments served 7:00PM courtesy of MCAD Alumni.

Time is running out...

Submission deadline is September 1st 2009

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A new bread of filmmaker is emerging in todays media environment.

In today's constantly evolving video revolution more and more independent underground films are been made by unseen media revolutionaries, however most of these unsung heroes of the media world are content to let their work stagnate on Youtube where it will never get see or appreciated by a real audience. Why? Because along with the great responsibility that comes from being an artist also comes fear and insecurity. Today's filmmakers lack the courage to show their work to an audience because they fear rejection they lack the courage to stand up and have their voices heard. This is why the Minneapolis Underground Film Festival was formed. To give voice to those who seek to express themselves and have their work seen. Filmmakers this is a call to you: Submit your film have your work seen and have the courage to show your art to world!
There is a talented new breed of filmmaker out there, a breed of filmmaker that does not play by the established rules, that bridles against the crap they are spoon fed on TV on a daily basis. This new breed of filmmakers realizes that the technology is here all it takes is a new vision, a new way of looking at things to truly showcase your talents. The subject matter can be anything that is why we have freedom of speech. It takes the filmmaker to stand up and proclaim I am an artist and I am going to show the world my vision. However many or most do not because they are so used to feeling the pain of rejection. Most film festivals are run by collusion and corruption and the films are judged not by artists but by politicians and horse traders. It is time to stand up and reclaim our rights as artists to express our vision without fear of the mainstream.
My challenge to all filmmakers out their is simple: SUBMIT YOUR FILM TO THE MINNEAPOLIS UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL film and have your work treated with the respect it deserves.
What have you got to lose? Absolutely nothing and everything to gain. We do do not put limitations on the films we accept we are not looking for certain subject matter or genre. I will tell you what we are looking for: ART. The ability to express yourself without fear and to touch others in a way few have ever seen or felt. Is this you? Is this the filmmaker who will dare to submit to the Minneapolis Underground Film Festival? We are waiting to hear from you and we are anxiously anticipating watching your work. So do not delay submit your film today.

2009 Minneapolis Underground Film Festival Call for Entries

SUBMIT TO THE 2009 MINNEAPOLIS UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL

The Minneapolis Underground Film Festival gives voice to hidden filmmakers and their buried gems. Our mission is to exhibit artists, entertain our audiences and inspire filmmakers to create exiting original work.

Hosted in Minneapolis at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design the film festival utilizes state of the art screening facilities and multiple auditoriums to showcase cinema’s most provocative and original work. Films are followed by audience questions and answers as well as an informal filmmaker lounge where audience members can interact with filmmakers from around the world.

Awards are voted on by audience members after the screening and include Best Feature, Best Documentary, Best Short, Underground Spirit Award, Best Cinematography and Audience Choice Award.