Smart Films
Eclectic, insightful and fun, independent filmmakers present their
perspectives on PBS eight. From documentary and
music videos to short films and animation, these films inspire,
challenge and entertain. If you have any questions or
comments please email them to
smartfilms@wdse.org
Encore presentation coming in
February - check back here for more details
Show 101:
Street Walker (Documentary) Mike
Scholtz, Duluth
Caleb Smith covers every street in Manhattan on
foot.
From Autism to Understanding
(Documentary) Linda Flanders, Bay City, WI
Briana Larson was diagnosed with Autism.
Through an innovative program Briana stars in her own educational
movies and eventually learns to film them.
Holding it Down (Music Video) Daniel
Oyinloye, Duluth
Music tells a personal tale of emigration.
Don’t Wait (Short Film) Sasha Kolosnjaj,
Duluth
A young man struggles approaching a beautiful
woman.
Success for All (Documentary) Dan
Woods, Superior, WI
What happens when an elementary school in
Superior, Wisconsin approaches all children and their families with
an open heart, clear thinking, persistence, and team work.
The… (Short Film)Thomas Zocher,
Minneapolis
A day in the life of a writer with writers
block.
Show 102:
School for Sale (Documentary) Mike
Scholtz, Duluth
Verona Public School District auctions off its
property and Valerie Coit gives a tour of her old school.
Duckumentary (Mocumentary) Brian Barber,
Duluth
How to Duckpin bowl.
Coffee Break (Stop Animation) Lisa
Fitzpatrich, Duluth
Coffee grounds on the move.
Visual and Sonic Study of Plastic
(experimental) Ryan Rapsys, Duluth
A music video made entirely of plastic. Ryan
scanned plastic bags for images and recorded the sound of plastic
for the soundtrack.
Low Music Video (Music Video)Marc
Gartman, Duluth
Can you say cake?
The Northshore Project Cliff Langley,
Duluth
A crew of paddlers chase the water and good
times.
Toots and Horns (Documentary) Mike
Scholtz, Duluth
It’s a puzzle competition, who knew?
Broc (Documentary) Steve Ash, Duluth
Artist Broc Allen braves the elements to create
big, bold wood fired ceramics. |