Freedom, Wisconsin (film)

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Freedom, Wisconsin
Freedom, Wisconsin film poster.jpg
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Directed by Molly Preston
Written byMolly Preston
Produced by
  • Katie Dalziel
  • Aileen Sheedy
Starring
  • Aimee La Joie
  • Stephen George
  • Melissa Shoshahi
  • Michelle Renee Thompson
  • Cory Hardin
  • Jessica Ambuehl
  • Richard Baiker
  • John Clark
CinematographyKevin Forrest
Edited byMolly Preston
Production
company
Preston Productions
Release date
  • September 27, 2023 (2023-09-27)(Oregon Independent Film Festival)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Freedom, Wisconsin, also known as Freedom, WI, is a 2023 coming of age dark comedy film written and directed by Molly Preston in her feature film debut. It stars Aimee La Joie and Stephen George. It was nominated for a Femmy Award at the Nevada Women's Film Festival.

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Plot

A young woman seeking self-discovery is held up after running into a struggling writer from the big city.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Kaukauna, Wisconsin [2] and the Fox Cities [3] in August and September, 2021. [4] Preston originally penned the script around 2011 when she lived in Appleton, Wisconsin [5] after graduating from Lawrence University. [3] [6] The film is set in Freedom, Wisconsin [7] and features Kaukauna Mayor Tony Penterman. [2]

Release

The film premiered at the Oregon Independent Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon on September 27, 2023. [8] In 2024, it screened at the 10th Nevada Women's Film Festival, [9] Red Cedar Film Festival in Menomonie, Wisconsin, [10] Cactus Club Independent Film Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, [11] Kansas City Underground Film Festival in Kansas City, Missouri, [12] and Klamath Independent Film Festival in Klamath Falls, Oregon. [13]

Reception

The film was nominated for a Femmy Award in the category of Best Feature Film at the Nevada Women's Film Festival. [14]

References

  1. ↑ "Freedom, Wisconsin (2023)". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  2. 1 2 Seibt, Cora (2021-08-26). "'Freedom, WI': Film crews close Kaukauna road, Mayor participates". WFRV-TV . Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  3. 1 2 Berthiaume, Ed (2021-09-29). "Lawrence alumna returns to Appleton to direct film | Lawrence University". Lawrence University . Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  4. ↑ Fuller, Jon (2021-08-28). "A small Wisconsin town is headed to the big screen". Spectrum News 1 . Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  5. ↑ Plutchak, Dan (2021-08-23). "Film crew in downtown Kaukauna this week". Kaukauna Community News. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  6. ↑ Berthiaume, Ed (2021-09-20). "Lawrence University alum back in Fox Cities shooting a movie, 'Freedom, WI'". The Post-Crescent . Archived from the original on 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  7. ↑ McNeal, Rick (2022-07-15). "Hollywood in the Fox Valley – the Trailer for the Movie Freedom, WI [VIDEO]". WAPL . Retrieved 2023-10-07.
  8. ↑ "2023 Oregon Independent Film Festival". Oregon Independent Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  9. ↑ "Lucky Day | Freedom, Wisconsin screening at NWFFest". Lucky Day. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  10. ↑ "2024 Film Festival – Red Cedar Film". Red Cedar Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
  11. ↑ "Cactus Club Independent Film Festival- Day 2, Program 2". Cactus Club Milwaukee. 2024-08-05. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  12. ↑ Neet, Mel (2024-09-10). "Offbeat, Bittersweet and Eye-Opening: Kansas City Underground Film Festival's 5th Year". KC STUDIO. Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  13. ↑ "2024 Klamath Independent Film Festival". KLAD (AM) . Retrieved 2024-09-21.
  14. ↑ "2024 Femmy Awards". Nevada Women's Film Festival . 17 May 2024. Retrieved 2024-06-30.
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