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) . . . 

DFF 2023 Opening Night Party

Join us as we kick off the 14th Annual Driftless Film Festival with an opening night soiree at Cafe 43! Reserve your admission by purchasing a Festival Pass, which will . . . 

The Call

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

Collecting Killers

A collector by the name of John Stavola reveals that his collection is not ordinary. He collects murderabilia and goes into detail about what got him to collect and why . . . 

Sometimes I Think About Dying

Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through . . . 

Cottage Grove

A young man struggles to communicate with his stroke-afflicted father, and at the same time, stay true to himself.

Iggy

Overwhelmed with the pressures of high school. Iggy Fransisco attempts to make friends and is rejected. A classmate Abigail notices this and offers her friendship to Iggy.

Yes Repeat No

Three actors audition to play the Palestinian-Jewish actor and activist, Juliano Mer-Khamis, a former IDF paratrooper who defiantly identified as “100% Palestinian and 100% Jewish.” During a tense rehearsal meant . . . 

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 . . . 

This Much We Know

Grieving the suicide of a friend, Frances Henderson heads to Las Vegas, the suicide capitol of the nation to seek answers. There she learns about the shocking suicide of a . . . 

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. 🏅 . . . 

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 . . . 

Curse Breakers

Mary is a young, resilient, and loving Black woman. While grocery shopping with her two kids, she encounters her childhood sexual abuser. This story unveils three generations of women who . . . 

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 . . . 

Loteria

AmDue to the travel ban imposed on Iran in 2017, immigrants were forced to cross the border illegally into the United States. This is the story of an Iranian man's . . . 

Banana Triangle Six

A day in the life of an elderly gentleman, Hank Crute, as he deals with the trials and tribulations of a resident of Spring Valley retirement home, bad food, conniving . . . 

Outed

Oliver, a recent high school graduate, is kicked out of his house after his parents find out he is gay. He struggles to make it on his own as he . . . 

Patient

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

Friends From Home

A dramedy that follows two childhood friends as they travel cross country. Joe is making the big move to Los Angeles, while Mike is there for the ride. Along the . . . 

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 . . . 

Bug

A short embodied reflection of darkness, sound, and light.

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 . . . 

DFF 2023 Closing Party & Awards Ceremony

Join us as we bid farewell to the 14th Annual Driftless Film Festival with a closing night soiree at Eliza’s! We'll honor the best films of the Festival, and we'll . . .