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
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.
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
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
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
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
'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
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