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]

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