Driftless Film Festival

We’ll Want For Nothing

A hardened rancher struggles to conceal a devastating loss from her sister.

No God, No Master

When a series of package bombs shows up on the doorsteps of prominent politicians and businessmen in the summer of 1919, U.S. Bureau of Investigation Agent William Flynn (David Strathairn) is assigned the task of finding those responsible. He becomes immersed in an investigation that uncovers an anarchist plot to destroy democracy. Inspired by true . . . 

The Call

A solitary man is called out of retirement to help an old friend.

Cricket

When Finn and Sam meet to celebrate the life of Lily — Sam’s dead wife — a Freudian slip by Finn creates an awkward moment that Sam initially brushes off as a mistake that even Lily would appreciate. But the comment haunts Sam and he needles Finn for the truth over an evening of drinks . . . 

A Cloudy Moon

Nick is looking forward to reuniting with his best friend from High School, but regrets a slip of the tongue on a phone call he wants to take back. 🏅 Top Film — Yes We Cannes International Competition

The Gatekeeper

New owners of a small-town building discover an ancient secret in the walls of its basement.

Driftless Short Film Series

The Driftless Short Film Series continues DFF’s tradition of highlighting groundbreaking short films during the festival. This year’s series features selections from the Madison chapter of this year's 48 Hour Film Project. This event is part of a global event that takes place on different weekends in more than 100 cities throughout the year. In . . . 

My Hero, My Mother

A heartwarming documentary that pays tribute to the incredible strength and unwavering love of Angelica, a single Mexican mother. This intimate film delves into Angelica's extraordinary journey as she overcomes obstacles, and becomes a source of inspiration for her children. 🏅 Grand Prize winner, U.S.-Mexico Bicentennial Kaleidoscope Short Film Contest

Patient

Fiction, reality, the private, and the performed overlap on a routine but emotional day at a medical center.

The Inhabitants

The film follows two fictional immigrant ancestors as they explore our subjective perceptions of a shared American past. Set in the late 19th Century, these inhabitants perform their required daily tasks while searching for each other and a greater meaning to their existence. The story is told through highly cinematic images with no dialogue and . . . 

Love & Irony

The search for an authentic life leads an existential bike mechanic to discover the universal truths and transformative powers of love. From the safe confines of a humble Milwaukee bike shop, Charlie passively pursues the "authentic" life while actively carving up the idiosyncrasies of the post-modern world. His guarded life is upended after meeting Chloe, . . .