A cautionary tale for a polarized country falling short of the American Dream, the film follows three years in the lives of laid off workers struggling to survive, business leaders trying to reinvent their local economy, and a state senator caught in the middle, trying to bring peace to his warring state while protecting workers’ rights. As Goes Janesville, so goes America.

A project of the Flyway Film Festival in Pepin, Wisconsin, created by residents of Lake Pepin's east coast. Along the Wisconsin shore of Lake Pepin, residents are preparing for a special feast. Farmers, mushroom hunters, cooks, and tradesmen together create a banquet on a fishing pier stretching far out into the lake, while children grow antsy--and a bit nervous--awaiting the arrival of a mysterious guest. Who is this legendary figure, and will he really come? Mary Logue's ominous tale comes to life in Flyway Film Festival's first-ever community film.

Join us for a special collection of short films from Flyway friends old and new. Vivienne Again Directed By Kim Garland Narrative Short 12 Minutes A funeral home employee saves a dead woman from the killer who's closing in to complete the job. The Wheel Directed By John Roberts Narrative Short Wisconsin-Minnesota Showcase 14 Minutes Tale of a dutiful young man, fated to maintain the balance of the world - and his mischievous sister, determined to test the balance. Children of the Air Directed By Damian Horan Narrative Short 20 Minutes Juxtaposed to the original fairy-tale version of the Little Mermaid, Children of the Air is a dark story about fleeting love. Punchy and Toothpick Directed By Philippe Lupien and Vincent Ethier Narrative Short 14 Minutes Punchy and Toothpick is a punk/rock tale of a couple of 10 years old misfits. Happy Voodoo Directed By Jenny Goddard Narrative Short 8 Minutes Damien uses voodoo dolls to alter the lives of his three best friends. Looking Past You Directed By Jennifer Kramer Narrative Short Wisconsin-Minnesota Showcase 20 Minutes It's never too late to commit a crime. The Politics of Competitive Board Gaming Amongst Friends Directed By Jay Cheel Narrative Short 11 Minutes The newest adventure of Flyway Favorite Gerry Eng.

Join us for a special collection of short films from Flyway friends old and new. Vivienne Again- Directed By Kim Garland The Wheel- Directed By John Roberts Children of the Air- Directed By Damian Horan Punchy and Toothpick- Directed By Philippe Lupien and Vincent Ethier Happy Voodoo- Directed By Jenny Goddard The Politics of Competitive Board Gaming Amongst Friends- Directed By Jay Cheel For additional information about each title in this block please see the individual description for each film.

Graffiti angel screens as part of the Kickoff Gala shorts. Admission is free. Kathy McTavish created sound, text, code and moving images for this short film. Graffiti angel is part of a year-long project called "holy fool" funded by the Jerome Foundation and the Minnesota State Arts Board. This film was generated using open-source semantic-web tools (html5, xml, css3, and javascript).

Three teens overcome great odds, run small businesses, and create a future for themselves that none had expected.

A collection of shorts ranging from experimental to abstract, to Taiwanese Narrative made by a French filmmaker. See individual listings for: The Firebird- By Kathy McTavish Graffiti angel- By Kathy MaTavish Nature is our Threshold to Light- By Mike Rivard Revelation- By Wonder Russell Scattered Light- By Mike Rivard This is Only a Test- By Bill Sorice Wish Hotel- By Cedric Jouarie Admission to the Kickoff Gala Shorts is free.

Miriam is 85 and she's pissed off. Tired of being ignored, dismissed, and placated, Looking Past You centers on a pivotal day when it dawns on Miriam that there is an upside to being "invisible" and turns the tables, playing out just how much she can get away with when no one seems to notice.

Joel Hawes has spent the last 12 years building his home on the bluffs along the Mississippi river valley in Minnesota. The Man on the Bluff is inside look into his chosen lifestyle, and his awesome hand carved and hand built Earth home.

Screens as part of the Kickoff Gala Shorts. Admission is Free. A short documentary on Minneapolis based "Art Icon" Scott Seekins.

Screens as part of the Kickoff Gala Shorts. Admission is Free. A short documentary on the "Scattered Light" installation by artist Jim Campbell

The Firebird screens as part of the Kickoff Gala shorts. Admission is free. Using a multimedia approach, Kathy McTavish engages viewers with ephemeral soundscapes and abstract imagery to create a meditative and introspective experience for the viewer. The Firebird is a collaborative project between Viv Corringham (vocals) and Kathy McTavish (cello and moving image). The firebird is funded by the Jerome Foundation and Minnesota State arts Board as part of the longer holy fool project.

Screened as a Work in Progress and followed by a community discussion, the goal of this documentary is to find the real price of frac sand. Not just in dollars, but in friendships, communities and the future of our region.

Sam, a hobby musician and copywriter, and Cara, a survivor of a mysterious accident resulting in a loss of hearing, are navigating a fragile young marriage. Their nascent relationship becomes troubled, as a series of secrets and interlopers begin to blur the borders of truthful communication between them. Both struggling with their perception of the situation, innocence and culpability for the difficulties in their relationship is clouded within the space of silence between them.

A visually imaginative tale of a dutiful young man, fated to maintain the balance of the world – and his mischievous sister, determined to test the balance.