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The Milwaukee Independent Film Awards - Interview series

"He Was My Grandfather" - Luca Perone

 Interview with award winning screenwriter Luca Perone. We managed to snag time with Luca from his beautiful homeland of Italy.  You can follow Luca for more updates about his screenplay "He Was My Grandfather" at:  IG - instagram.com/lucaperone  This interview has both English and Italian, with Luca Perone answering in Italian and his translator Luigi answering in English. 

"Through a Storm" - Dave Rooney, of The Black Donnellys

An amazing virtual sitdown interview with  Emmy Award winner, Guinness World Record Holder, film festival winner, lead singer and half of the Black Donnellys, and Dublin, Ireland native filmmaker Dave Rooney.  We discussed their film "Through a Storm" about the untold stories of 9/11 from the lens of two Irish musicians and filmmakers.

"Rise of Deermageddon" - Eric Gulbrandsen

 'Twas the hour before the National Independent Film Association Awards, and the day after "Rise of Deermageddon" premiered at a live event for legendary filmmaker Bill Rebane's "Giant Spider Invasion", and I sat down with filmmaker Eric Gulbrandsen, part of the creative team for "Rise of Deermageddon".  Eric and I talked about his experiences working with "A Forest Dark" and "Rise of Deermageddon", both films that are official selections for the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards festival. 

"Interview with a Wisconsin Legend" - Bill Rebane

 In an amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity, I was fortunate enough to interview world renowned filmmaker and Wisconsin LEGEND, Bill Rebane. One of Bill's biggest claims to fame is "The Giant Spider Invasion", which was shot entirely in Wisconsin in 1974, and in 1975 the film grossed worldwide for a total of $150,000,000 on a budget of $300,000. In 2024, the budget would be $2-3 million adjusted for inflation and would have grossed nearly $900,000,000.  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Rebane  IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0714215/ 

"One Man's Mission for Wisconsin Film" - Trez Gee

Tag along for the ride as we get into the short film "deSire: One Man's POV" with award winning filmmaker, Milwaukee native, and President of the Brew City Film Group Trez Gee. Remember, Wisconsin, it's up to you to make your voice heard to the state to incentivize film to be made here! You can read our review of "deSire: One Man's POV" here:

https://milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com/reviews/f/desire---one-man%E2%80%99s-pov-3755

"Connecting to the Heart of Wisconsin" - Nathan Deming

Award winning filmmaker Nathan Deming joins us to discuss his award winning film "February", which gives a new perspective on the journey of fictional Mexican immigrant Miguel. Check out our review of "February" here:

https://milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com/reviews/f/february-si-nos-dejan---445 

"Creatures & Creepypastas" - Cody Boesen & Tatjana Bluchel

We talk in depth with award-winning married filmmakers Cody and Tatjana about "Glaistig", their niche in the film industry, and what makes a horror film really come to life. Check out our review of Glaistig here: https://milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com/reviews/f/glaistig---435 

"Reach Out to Someone in Need" - Max Blaska, Jeff Blankenship, & Seth K. Hale

This group interview covers the short film adaptation of Stephen King's "Last Rung of the Ladder" and a discussion on mental health with several members of the production team.

"Teaching a Fish to Climb a Tree" - Manju Subberwal

A discussion about "Colors" and empowering women in filmmaking with international producer, writer, director and filmmaker Manju Subberwal.

"Immersive Escapism" - William R.A. Rush

Watch our straight talk with award winning  producer, director, and writer William R.A. Rush.

"An Obsession with Cappuccinos" - Jacob Lefeber

Watch our interview with up and coming student director and award winning filmmaker Jacob Lefeber.

"Professionally Semi-Nude" - Davies/Drews

Watch our mano-a-mano interview with acclaimed international actor and writer Dan Davies, as we discuss "A Forest Dark", Ed Gein: The Musical, and being professionally semi-nude.

"Shake of the Day" - Robert Barhite

Watch our interview with Robert Barhite regarding "Shake of the Day" and his filmmaking journey!


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