Film Submissions:

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Crossing the Lake by Caledonia Night Sky Co.

The Amateur Monster Movie trailer - Kings Tower Productions

Haunted trailer by Caputo/Romano Production (Kenosha, WI)

Cleaning House by Ideogram Films

Teddy Bear Only - 5PM Productions/Burt Gross Design

Legacy by Nic Collins

Broken Orbit trailer by Patrick Beck

Push by Chris Coyne

The Buddy System by Ben Riggs (Second Cup Shorts)

Take 13 by Halceyon Entertainment (2min film comp)

Daredevil by Derek Pfister (2min film comp)

The Big Jump by Christian Beck (2min film comp)

Field Film Fest trailer by UW Waukesha Film Club

"If You Could Be" by Jaja Jarrar and Nation

Hold Your Breath by Tony Hunt

Night Guy vs Day Guy by Plato Productions

"Home" - Young Jewish Filmmakers Project by Max Ginkel

Attack of the Nerds by Vincent Buckley

The Bloody Third by Brian Thiesen

The Assistant by 5PM Productions

Film Submissions:

Escape by Derek Pfister

The Keeper (teaser trailer) by Tim Dyer

Harley-Davidson Image Designs by Patrik Beck

EBOK by Brian Jarrett and Joel Hopper

Jess In Milwaukee by Jessica Meddock

A Fruity Love Story by Michael Gau

Audition for Franken Weenie by Maureen Bolog

Fitzsimmons Road by Brian Theisen

Trampoline by Sydeny Sikes

Lost by Phil Koch

Double Impact by Shawn Monaghan

5 1/2 Pale Joe trailer by HD Museum

Mummerman by James Hausen

The Long December by Bennie Woodell

The Remorse of a Mobster by Joe Goratowski

Emerald Dream by Jaja

Unbalanced by Derek Pfister

Paradise of Bachelors by Damon Schneider

First Hand Smoke by Theophilus Jamal

Free For All by John McLaughlin

Film Submissions:

The Open Road by Burt Gross and Keith Michael (Best Use of Harley-Davidson)

Why Women Ride by Glen Popple/Jane Ramage (Best Actor)

Fashion Stud by Glen Popple/Jane Ramage

SUPERMASSIVE special effects by Jon Richter (Best Film and Cinematography)

The Meeting by Jeremy Jordan and Derek Pfister (Best Location)

Harley-Davidson by Theophilus Jamal

Film Submissions:

Oblivion by Theophilus Jamal

Bleach by Dave Smulski

Seeking Vision by Derek Pfister

Cobra Blood Cocktail by Josh B.

Grey Poupon Master by Alex Gusavac

The Long December by Bennie Woodell

One Year by Chalie Ramsey

Glad Music Video by Ryan Morche

The Mummerman by James Hauser

The Last Ride by Don Ford

414 Fashion Show by Kolyssa VonDeylen

House Detective by Rongstad

The Guardian by Phil Koch and Tracy Brown

Sunshine (Danny Price and The Loose Change) by Thomas Sennholz

The Christian Fury vs. The Evil Negro by The Buckley Brothers

A Daisy by Oleg

Blonde Girl Who Sings by Triko

Song X by Brian Theisen

Everybody's a Rapper by Oleg

Eyes on the Prize by Joseph Strand

The Me You See (Spiral Trance) by Jimmy Sammarco

Film Submissions:

The Journal by Derek Pfister, Jeremy Jordan

Snowflakes by Steve Golla

A Necessary Evil by Matthew Miller

Cannibals in the Snow by Ben Riggs

A Deciduous Notion by Victor and Sue Reynolds (Best Location)

Snow Angels by Christian Beck

Penguins by Patrik Beck

Accessories For Murder by Burt Gross (Winner)

Small World by Erin M Schroeder, Kurt Kuss

JJ Sledder by Jordan Sikes

Film Submissions:

No Tag Backs - Erin M Schroeder/Kurt Kuss

Rodents - Kyle Richards

Emmy the Emasculator - Jessica Meddock

Billy and the Skeleton - Matt Metcalf

Ward Three - Jason Satterfield

Collinsville - Jerry LaBuy

Nature Lover - Thomas Sennholz

Metro 85 -

The Hench -

Not Another Teen Text - Waukesha Film Society

Seeking Vision - Waukesha Film Society

Focused: Peter Phalen - Cole Quamme/Ryan Reeves

Framework - Quinn Hester

The Oldest Polar Bear - Garth Gaskey/John Pappas

Post Impact - Alen Dehlic

Night of the Living Bread -

Last Chance - 5PM Productions

Headtrip - Jeff Fitzsimmons

Christian Fury - Buckley Brothers

The Drift - Jeff Fitzsimmons

The Processor - Dave Hinterberg

I4got2putsumpantzon - Jaja

The Box - SUPERMASSIVE Studios

Cruel Shoes -

Hook, Line & Sinner - Christian Beck

The Sorrowful Woman - Jason Drake Hames

Milwaukee Polar Bear 2010 - Firestarter Films

The Loose Change - Ken and Danny

Alice Interrupted - Theophilus Jamal

Thou My Vision - Kolyssa Teal VonDeylen

Brookfield Commercial - Firestarter Films

BROOKFIELD - SUPERMASSIVE Studios, Mary Ann Clermont, Keith, Michaels, Patrik and Christian Beck, Firestarter Films

Broken Orbit scene - Patrik Beck

Thinking Speed - (N/A)

The Conqueror Worm - Caroline Kastelic

Vulture - Cole Quamme

Max Highwater - Fight (m/t) Growl Productions

Dead of Night - Ravensfilm

Last Chance - 5PM Productions

The Case of the Missing Penis - Thomas Sennholz

Deliver This (Trailer and Scene) - Schmaus

Henchmen - FigureItOut Productions

The Wrong Guy - Ryan Morscher

Hersey’s and Portfolio Reel - Anupam Das

Revising The Maniac - Ryan Reeves

Get Up - Christopher Bania

Sup - Ann Marie Knuppel

AVD - Field of Dreams - 5PM Productions

"Firestarter Films Moves Forward" Milwaukee film events draw attention by Sarah Biondich.

Hard to believe that we just celebrated our 1st Anniversary. Thanks to the 175 people who attended the latest event!!!

The growing popularity of Firestarter Films is due to the fact that we support everyone active in the Independent Film Industry. Our event advances the growth and exposure of all who participate to other professionals in the industry.

Additionally, the Firestarter Films Website is the only user friendly database for everyone in the Milwaukee area connected to filmmaking. Find the crew you need, from hair and make-up to directors.

"Firestarter Films is for Filmmakers, by Filmmakers" by Julie Lawrence.

2 Minute Tree Film Contest

(Best 2 Minute Film) - " No Tag Backs " - Erin Schroeder and Kurt Kuss

(Best Cinematography) - " Equinox " - Jon Richter (SUPERMASSIVE Studios)

(Best Use of Trees) - " Nature Lover " - Thomas Sennholz

(Best Location) - " Feed The Tree " - Patrik Beck

(Best Actor or Actress) - " No Tag Backs " - Erin Schroeder and Kurt Kuss

Massacre - Christian Beck

Feed The Tree - Patrik Beck

Processor - David Hinterberg

Paranormal Moron-Bray Road - 5PM Productions

BROOKFIELD - SUPERMASSIVE & 5PM

Make the Leap - Xcellent Vision Productions

Nature Lover - Thomas Sennholz

No Tag Backs - Erin Schroeder and Kurt Kuss

Equinox - Jon Richter

The Secret Life of Trees - Mary Ann Clermont

I4got2putsumpantzon - JaJa and Nation

Field Film Fest - Damon Schneider

Ward Three - Jason Satterfield/Jimmy Sammarco

The Amateur Monster Movie Trialer - Kyle Richards

Blue Lines - Don Arthur Ford

Sandra and Edison - Mark Maj

The Christian Fury - Buckley Brothers

The Me You See - Jimmy Sammarco

Home On Wheels - David Busse

Battered COD - Kyle Arpke

Leprechaun Visit - 5PM PjPhoto Productions

Journal Sentinel Commercial - Ann-Marie Pasko Knueppel

Paranormal Moron - Medieval Times - 5PM Productions

Christmas Ornaments - 5PM PjPhoto Productions

A.V. Club Milwaukee "Firestarter stokes the flames of..."

Best of Milwaukee 2009 Arts & Entertainment

Local Filmmaker Firestarter Films You need more than just creative, ambitious filmmakers in order to have a thriving film scene; you also need outlets for their work to be screened in order to connect with people in the community. Firestarter Films has held events at the Alchemist Theatre and elsewhere to do just that. Programming the best in Milwaukee-produced short films, the events also offer an opportunity to engage with the creative minds behind the work, with talkback sessions taking place at the end of every film. What’s more, you could be in the audience one minute and on the screen the next, since guests are encouraged to bring copies of their own work to be screened that very night. (Thomas Michalski)

'Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with FIRESTARTER FILMS part 2: listen...

Date / Length: 9/3/2009 1:00 PM - 1 hr

Emily The Emasculator - Jessica Meddock

Like Sunshine After Rain (trailer) - John McLaughlin

Lou Pride Documentary (trailer #1) - Maj-Estic Films

Fragments of Being - Quinn Hester

The Benefactor - Dirt Road

The Cigarette - Xcellentvision Productions

"The Box" by Supermassive Studios / Jonathan Richter / Justin Crowley-Johnson

Port of Call (trailer #1) - Glen Popple

Pink & Blue Puppet - Vincent Buckley

Laura Macias Experimental Film - Laura Macias

Ward Three (trailer) - Shawn Monaghan/Phil Koch

Lou Pride Documentary (trailer #2) - Maj-Estic Films

Focused - Ryan Reeve/Cole Quamme

Port of Call (trailer #2) - Glen Popple

The Kari Files - Erin Castrapel

Crossed - Joshua Maxim Hall

Donkey Thorn - Christian Beck

New Day (trailer) - L'oiseau Blanc Films

Mary's Friend - John Roberts

Cruel Shoes - Skeleton Crew

Syd's Webisode - Syd Productions

The Porter - Michael Guthrie

Space Girl - David Witzling/Andy Gralton

A Unique Exchange - Sara Askotzky

The Apprentice - 5PM Productions

Collinsville - Jerry LaBuy

Jim Ehley (3D film) - JimBobJames

Puff - Patrick Beck

Hardware Store - Grabowski

Shiva Street - Vito Valenti

New Day (trailer) - L'oiseau Blanc Films

Accident Retreat - Matt Plain

Club Envy - The Buckley Brothers

The Making Of... - Joe Reeves

Billy and the Skeleton - Matt Metcalf

Ninja Penguin: The Streets - Christian Beck

Blue Lines (trailer) - Donald Arthur Ford

The Legend Trip (trailer) - Jason Satterfield

Framework - Quinn Hester

Polar Bear Plunge - 5PM PjPhoto Production

Small Town Hero Commercial - Totally Independent Productions

Still Life Reel - Jason Satterfield

Corrie Jean Music Video - Totally Independent Productions

Everything About Zombies... - Erin Castrapel

Solomon Grundy - Jason Hames

The Clown - Cesar Gamino

Sculpture Documentary - Joseph Strand

Ball Lightening - Patrick Beck

Blocked - John McLaughlin

Curtis - Laua Macias

No Limit - Sam Pacala

What's wrong with us? - Jessica Mikol

BITCH (trailer) - BadMeat

The Picnic - Michael Guthrie

Study in Stop Motion - Mett Metcalf

There Once Was - Brian Theisen

Hip Hop Music Video - Joseph Strand

The Test - 5PM PjPhoto Production

'Rex Sikes' Movie Beat chats with FIRESTARTER FILMS: listen...

Date / Length: 4/6/2009 1:00 PM - 1 hr

Lord of the Bunnies - Christian Beck

Break In Chef - Totally Independent Productions

Killer's Matinee - Rex Sikes

JPolar Bear 2009 - 5PM Productions

Oldest Polar Bear Documentary - John Pappas

Jacob Nelson Collection - Jacob Nelson

Watts: Burning Inside - Black Orchid Productions

Afghan Video Diary: Bones&Bricks - 5PM Productions

La Chupacabra - 5PM Productions

Big Foot - PjPhoto Productions

Abominable Snowman - 5PM PjPhoto Production

Small Town Hero - Totally Independent Productions

Suddenly Human - Patrick Beck

Gaucher (lefty) - Jeff Fitzsimmons

Earth Born Angels (trailer) - Totally Independent Productions

Jake's How To - The Buckley Brothers

I Am Snowman - 5PM PjPhoto Productions

Hostel Milwaukee (highlight reel) - Joseph Strand

Afghan Video Diary: Numb/Encore - 5PM Productions

Interactive Film - Casey Payne

Sasquatch/Lachupacabra/Leprechaun - 5PM Productions

Paranormal Films - PjPhoto Productions