BWiFF 2024

The Bend (Still)

The Bend

A trans man migrating from Tennessee to Minneapolis gets stranded in rural Wisconsin and encounters a fisherman.

The House That Stood (Still)

The House That Stood

Camillo, a teenager, sees his life being turned upside down when some retreating German soldiers begin using his family’s inn as a base of operation in San Pietro Avellana, southern Italy, 1943.

Life is Elsewhere (Still)

Life is Elsewhere

Yan is currently immersed in composing her thesis dissertation, where she has selected Lynne, the Chinese-American student she instructs in Chinese, as her subject of study for investigating issues related to identity. As their classes progress, Yan gradually uncovers Lynne’s profound fascination with the language and culture, a fascination that contrasts with Yan’s own disillusionment regarding her hometown. In a moment of pressure-induced distress, Yan experiences a breakdown, and Lynne stumbles upon Yan’s research, pushing their Chinese tutorial perilously close to termination.

Geezers (Still)

Geezers

The “Geezer Happy Hour” is Ann Arbor’s hottest event – especially for the over 70 crowd. At the center of it all is Randy Tessier.

Blue Hour (Still)

Blue Hour

Two personal journeys intersect when a struggling young photographer is hired for a cheap last minute portrait gig. The unfolding photo session, while transient, leaves an indelible mark on both women.

Marco Polo (Still)

Marco Polo

Marco is struggling with substance abuse as he uses drugs to escape from his problems. His brother, Ángel, tries to help him by showing him a simpler way of life that doesn’t involve drugs. But after Angel is killed in a hit and run accident, Marco is left alone dealing with his grief and addiction while blaming himself for the death.

The Fire in Me (Still)

The Fire in Me

When a horrific crash threatens his life, a downhearted, aging Muay Thai coach decides to dust off a forgotten dream, call his inner feral to life, and finally make his debut in the professional fighting ring, even though it could cost him everything.