The Door County Short Film Fest is happening in Sister Bay February 16 & 17, 2018, and they have announced their official film lineup. Films are as short as 2 minutes and as long as 20 minutes and are all produced by amateur and professional movie-makers. This year’s festival will once again feature a selection of food and drink from local restaurants. Possibly the best popcorn you will ever eat will be available at no charge, compliments of the SBAA. Check the organization’s website (cometosisterbay.com) and festival Facebook page (facebook.com/DoorCountyShortFilmFestival) for updates.
Tickets are $5 per person for a two-day all access pass, good for all sessions, on both days. All proceeds go to the Door County Short Film Fest development fund for 2019.
Official Schedule
Friday, February 16, 2018
(Doors open at 6:00 pm)
Opening Night – Cocktail Party & Film Premieres at the Sister Bay Village Hall
6 pm: Opening Night Cocktail Party
7:00 PM
“1st Annual Door County Cherry Drop” 02:28
Sister Bay kicked off the New Year with its first annual Cherry Drop, emulating New York’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop…but on a slightly smaller scale.
by Bill Youmans + John Nelson, Door County Digital
Sister Bay, WI, U.S.A.
7:15 PM
“Roofing of the Goats Parade” 02:27
On the second Saturday in June, domesticated goats from the local community herald the coming summer by parading down Highway 42 in Sister Bay. Here’s why they do it…
by Bill Youmans + John Nelson, Door County Digital
Sister Bay, WI, U.S.A.
7:30 PM
“Through the Windmill” 70:00
A feature-length documentary that looks at the history of miniature golf in the USA and how it has evolved over the last 100 years. This feature film explores these unique, family-friendly roadside attractions and the talented, often unsung, people who design, build and operate them.
By Amanda Kulkoski
Savannah, GA, U.S.A.
- • • • • • • • • •
Saturday, February 17, 2018
2:00 – 8:00 PM
“Dear George” 17:59
When his high school sweetheart sends him an epic break-up letter and moves out of state for a job, a heartbroken gamer decides to face his fears to get her back.
Directed by Emily Skyle-Golden
Reno, Nevada, U.S.A.
“Every Moment” 15:00
Could we ever make the moments count?
Directed by Francisco Torres
McFarland, WI, U.S.A.
“We Hate Bob” 06:30
Suffering through the constant torments of an extremely annoying person named Bob, a monthly support group secretly gathers to vent their frustrations.
Directed by JC Farris
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
“Moon Light” 02:28
A small star with small wings wants to fly with the others. Through its trails, the start is taken to a place where it can fit in.
Directed by Ashley Cullen
Whitefish Bay, WI, U.S.A.
“The Missing Golf Ball” 02:00
Two mini-golfers track down a ball that doesn’t want to be hit anymore.
Directed by Bobby Opper
Fish Creek, WI, U.S.A.
“Charge Solution Trace” 08:00
An entry in last summer’s 48 Hour Film Challenge.
Directed by: Ed DiMaio
Sturgeon Bay, WI, U.S.A.
“Swimming in the Desert” 15:00
In a drought-stricken town in the California High Desert, a 10-year-old girl challenges her grandfather, a cranky retired firefighter, to bring water back to the dry river.
Directed by Alvaro Ron
Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
INTERMISSION 30:00
“The Pilot” 13:49
Set in the 1960’s, a pilot fights for survival as the sole survivor of a commercial airline crash. Crushed by guilt, he journeys through an uninhabited desert hoping for rescue.
Directed by Sean McDowell
Milwaukee, WI 53202, U.S.A.
“Not Ready” 11:30
Having found the love of his life, a man describes his experiences in finding a way to connect to others after losing her.
Directed by Nella Citino
Monona, WI, U.S.A.
“No Room to Live” 07:59
Two thieves worry they have been discovered by a motel clerk and his sidekick.
Directed by Martin Kaszubowski
Milwaukee , WI, U.S.A.
“Elle” 04:35
A man with an evil heart gets more than he bargained for when his haunting dreams become reality.
Directed by Melonie Gartner
Manitowoc, WI, U.S.A.
“Hole Card” 14:00
A card game has higher stakes than expected.
Directed by Darby Kern
Green Bay, WI, U.S.A.
“In a Dream” 16:52
Kate, a young office worker and aspiring pet portrait painter, is determined to find a mysterious man who keeps appearing in her dreams at night.
Directed by Edina Kishonthy
Culver City, CA, U.S.A.
INTERMISSION 30:00
“Swamp Affair” 09:06
While on a berry-picking trip a woman gets stuck in a swamp, but she soon realizes it’s not only the swamp she’s stuck in.
Directed by Aleksi Puranen
Finland
“Sweet Tooth” 17:35
A gruesome entity attaches itself to an unsuspecting family.
Directed by Zac Adams
Nashville, TN, U.S.A.
“Downward Dog” 06:53
Darby has found her chakra, but that doesn’t mean she’s found true love.
Directed by Darren Coyle
North Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.
“Shadow of Mine” 01:00
An overworked VFX artist has a long night on the job.
Directed by Luke Wilkening
Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S.A.
“Guard” 13:26
A hardened young woman wrestles with difficult memories when her estranged father returns from prison. He teaches her how to box, but their traumatic past will not be easily washed away.
Directed by Jonathan Harden
Belfast, UK
“Bridge” 04:21
Jos approaches a bridge after a relaxing drive, where on the other side bridge another driver approaches. Who will cross the bridge first?
Directed by Niels Bourgonje
Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
“A Woman Apart” 05:00
A short stop motion animated film about a woman in a small, tight-knit village facing the last morning of her life. She knows she can save herself, but at what cost?
Directed by Mary Omelina
U.S.A.
“Multiplex 10” 11:49
A schlock-loving movie theater usher name Kurt and a film snob named Jason come to realize they have some common ground in their shared, yet very different, love of film.
Directed by Gordon McAlpin
Somerville, MA, U.S.A.
INTERMISSION 30:00
“ANGELAAA” 08:05
The morning of her mother’s funeral, Angela still can’t find the words for the eulogy. She receives help from some unexpected furry friends in this original musical film.
Directed by Shannon McInnis
Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A.
“The Barber’s Cut” 11:40
Two cut off but living heads wake up in a fridge and manage to escape while trying to avoid a psycho barber.
Directed by Mark Brocking
London, United Kingdom
“Dead Man’s Carnival: A Conversation With Pinkerton Xyloma” 15:31
A short documentary about the performance collaborative and DIY punk rock circus, Dead Man’s Carnival, told through the tales of Professor Pinkerton Xyloma, ringmaster.
Directed by Casey T. Malone
Wauwatosa, WI, U.S.A.
“Lady Lillian” 07:41
A dark comedy about a tarot reader/psychic whose rambling and somewhat absurd conversations with clients become self-fulfilling prophesies.
Directed by Amber Danger Johnson
Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
“gun” 11:13
Four short stories about a 17-year-old boy who goes to an underground bar for a gun.
Directed by Guo Li
U.S.A.
“Farfalle Bianche” 04:03
A young woman, half Italian, half American, raised in both Italy and England, explores her intimate connection to rural America. (Italian with English subtitles)
Directed by Neil Brookshire
Blue Mounds, WI, U.S.A.
“Rag Dolls” 04:12
Playtime turns into uncontrolled shenanigans when a young girl discovers rag dolls in an antique chest. For the dolls’ very real counterparts, self-control is out of their hands.
Directed by Justin + Kristin Schaack
Richfield, MN, U.S.A.
“Upstairs” 10:53
Roommates Charlie and Barnes investigate a mysterious sound coming from upstairs.
Directed by Julia Smith
Sun Prairie, WI, U.S.A.
ALL CONTENT © 2025 BY DOOR GUIDE PUBLISHING
