Movies & TV - Feb. 13, 2009
Markets bring together the most surprising films
When I first came to the Berlin International Film Festival in 2003, I expected to be ensconced in the great tradition of European art cinema. While that was and still is the case, I also wade through the morass of the European Film Market.
Tags: berlin international film festival, berlinale, european film market, milwaukee film, independent film, jonathan jackson

Movies & TV - May 13, 2008
Local filmmakers screen at Cannes Film Festival
In last year's Milwaukee 48-Hour Film Project contest, a short called "Weeds" won Best Picture, Best Musical Score, Best Special Effects, Best use of Prop, Best Graphics, Best Sound Design and Audience Choice Honors. The locally-made film now screens at Cannes.
Tags: 48 hour film project, weeds, aurum, nick waraksa, wounded line, cannes film festival, independent film

Movies & TV - March 28, 2008
Milwaukee-made "Tracks" makes its debut
The Milwaukee-made film "Tracks" debuts this Saturday on the East Side. With a low budget of $30,000 and a crew of only 12, screenwriter and director Josh Rosenberg produced this feature-length film boasting a local cast, local crew and local set.
Tags: tracks, josh rosenberg, oriental theater, independent film, filmmaker