A dozen short films that will light up your cinematic synapses—from running and digging to sniffing and eating to diving into realms of ourselves and the unknown—this program "rooted" in Midwest filmmaking will surely activate your senses.

All Ticket Sales were donated to We The People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti

Short films that defy the status quo and boldly take paths less traveled or make their own. This program includes a vast expanse of visually intense videos ranging from eye-opening documentaries to strange animations and one-of-a-kind collages. Expect anything but the ordinary!

All Ticket Sales were donated to Hero Nation.

The Best of Ottawa touring program showcases audience favorites and award winners from the 2019 Ottawa International Animation Festival competition. The package offers a sampling of exceptional animated short films that explore moments of humor, profundity and inspiration. The works in this collection provide a unique cross-section of some of the best contemporary film artists from around the world.

All Ticket Sales were donated to Growing Hope.

A science fiction and futurism flavored exploration of culture and identity through skin, sound, and the synthesis of the two in motion. This is a celebration of people of color—black and brown—telling their stories and expressing themselves with visual and sonic experimentation.

All Ticket Sales were donated to Detroit Impact Center.

MIDWEST PRODUCTS is a regional short film showcase that will light up your cinematic synapses—from running and digging to sniffing and eating to diving into realms of ourselves and the unknown—this program "rooted" in Midwest filmmaking will surely activate your senses.

Presented by the Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority