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Keep Spinning: A B-Side Story by Mitch Deitz

Steve Manley at B-Side Record's original location on State Street in Madison. The film "Keep Spinning: A B-Side Story" explores the music store's history, community and responses to technology. The 15-minute documentary by MItch Deitz will be shown at the 53707 Frame by Frame Film Festival on Nov. 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison in the set starting at 3:30 p.m. — Mitch Deitz in September 2022

Mike, Rosie & Lorin by Jess Haven

Standing: Rosie Keller, left, and Lorin Larson with Mike Rowin (seated). "Mike, Rosie & Lorin" shares the story of these three roommates supported by Options in Community Living. Jess Haven is the filmmaker. The 12-minute piece will be shown Nov. 4, 2023, at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre — Standing: Rosie Keller, left, and Lorin Larson with Mike Rowin (seated). “Mike, Rosie & Lorin” shares the story of these three roommates supported by Options in Community Living. Jess Haven is the filmmaker. The 12-minute piece will be shown Nov. 4, 2023, at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre

Mike Rosie Keller has the green thumb of the trio. "Mike, Rosie & Lorin" shares the story of these three roommates supported by Options in Community Living. Jess Haven is the filmmaker. The 12-minute piece will be shown Nov. 4, 2023, at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre — Standing: Rosie Keller, left, and Lorin Larson with Mike Rowin (seated). “Mike, Rosie & Lorin” shares the story of these three roommates supported by Options in Community Living. Jess Haven is the filmmaker. The 12-minute piece will be shown Nov. 4, 2023, at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre

Gretta Wing Miller and Downtown Dailies

Wild Turkeys on Atwood Avenue in Madison Wisconsin in film by Gretta Wing Miller to be shown at 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival. — “The Turkeys of Atwood Avenue” (23 minutes) chronicles the year we shared the neighborhood with a flock of wild turkeys.

Horizon Revealed by Brian Kelley and Tom Garver

Horizon High School students Alex (front left), Shuan (standing) and Tiah at the Olbrich conservatory where they practiced their photography. "Horizon Revealed" shares photographs by these and other students and how Tom Garver and Brian Kelley helped them learn about photography. "Horizon Revealed" will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Horizon High School students Alex (front left), Shuan (standing) and Tiah at the Olbrich conservatory where they practiced their photography. “Horizon Revealed” shares photographs by these and other students and how Tom Garver and Brian Kelley helped them learn about photography. “Horizon Revealed” will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin.

Tom Garver, left, and Brian Kelley during a photography lesson they held with Horizon High School students. "Horizon Revealed" will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Horizon High School students Alex (front left), Shuan (standing) and Tiah at the Olbrich conservatory where they practiced their photography. “Horizon Revealed” shares photographs by these and other students and how Tom Garver and Brian Kelley helped them learn about photography. “Horizon Revealed” will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin.

Mover and Neptune by Jackson Eagan

The movers in "Mover," directed by Jackson Jarvis. "Mover" will be shown November 4, 2023, at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WIsconsin. — The movers in “Mover,” directed by Jackson Jarvis. “Mover” will be shown November 4, 2023, at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WIsconsin.

Tilly Evans-Krueger in Mover, directed by Jackson Jarvis. "Mover" will be shown November 4, 2023, at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WIsconsin. — The movers in “Mover,” directed by Jackson Jarvis. “Mover” will be shown November 4, 2023, at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, WIsconsin.

World of Jumanji by Keasion Griffin

Lamar, John, Maria and Jason are the characters in Keasion Griffin's "The World of Jumanji" (part 1). By playing the game, the foursome find not only the fate of their home, but the fate of the world is in their hands. They must play the game until they finish, but the more they roll the dice, the more the jungle surprises them. — Lamar, John, Maria and Jason are the characters in Keasion Griffin’s “The World of Jumanji” (part 1). By playing the game, the foursome find not only the fate of their home, but the fate of the world is in their hands. They must play the game until they finish, but the more they roll the dice, the more the jungle surprises them.

Lakeithrie Bass and Ronnie Ricks star in Keasion Griffin's remake of "The World of Jumanji" (part 1) that will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on Nov. 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Lamar, John, Maria and Jason are the characters in Keasion Griffin’s “The World of Jumanji” (part 1). By playing the game, the foursome find not only the fate of their home, but the fate of the world is in their hands. They must play the game until they finish, but the more they roll the dice, the more the jungle surprises them.

Keasion Griffin is 18 years old. He graduated from East High School in 2023. He has been making videos of things he loves since was young and he has fun filming with his friends. His film "The World of Jumanji" will be shown November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Keasion Griffin

Full Circle by Michelle Kelley

Kristy Jo McCloskey and one of her beloved chickens she talks about in Michelle Kelley's "Full Circle" that will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Kristy Jo McCloskey and one of her beloved chickens she talks about in Michelle Kelley’s “Full Circle” that will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kristy Jo McCloskey and her dog in Michelle Kelley's "Full Circle." "Full Circle" is part of the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Kristy Jo McCloskey and one of her beloved chickens she talks about in Michelle Kelley’s “Full Circle” that will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin.

Heads Up by Zach Kmiec

Zach Kmiec as Mark (left) and Sonia Saxon in "Heads Up," a film by Zach Kmiec and Francis Zaander. "Heads Up" will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Zach Kmiec as Mark (left) and Sonia Saxon in “Heads Up,” a film by Zach Kmiec and Francis Zaander. “Heads Up” will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin.

Indicators by Kurt Sensenbrenner

Cast and crew in "Indicators" get into position in the rain forest of Panama. Kurt Sensenbrenner's "Indicators" will be shown November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin, as part of the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival. — Cast and crew in “Indicators” get into position in the rain forest of Panama. Kurt Sensenbrenner’s “Indicators” will be shown November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin, as part of the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival.

Night Trees by Sean Welch

Sean Welch's "Night Trees" will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Sean Welch’s “Night Trees” will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sean Welch’s “Night Trees” will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin.

Hotdish Hoedown: The Endless Table by Karen Faster and Mitch Deitz

Peter Leidy is among those interviewed in the documentary “Hotdish Hoedown: The Endless Table,” which will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame film festival at the Barrymore Theatre on Saturday, November 4. Photo by Mitch Deitz.

Peter Leidy is among those interviewed in the documentary “Hotdish Hoedown: The Endless Table,” which will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame film festival at the Barrymore Theatre on Saturday, November 4. Photo by Mitch Deitz.

Peacemongers by Morgan Stewart

Morgan Stewart will share "Peacemongers" at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Morgan Stewart

"Peacemongers" will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Morgan Stewart

TNW Ensemble Theater and Fresco Opera

Convenience, drawn from a show by TNW Ensemble Theater and Fresco Opera, takes place at the old Stop-N-Go store on Winnebago Street. The film is part of the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. — Convenience, drawn from a show by TNW Ensemble Theater and Fresco Opera, takes place at the old Stop-N-Go store on Winnebago Street.

The Rights Girls

“The Rights Girls”: Five O’Keeffe Middle School students dive into politics by reimagining a popular song as a campaign video for Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, “If You Wanna Be My Guv’nor.”

Awa’s Story by United Way of Dane County

Awa Sibi was named Caterer of the Year by the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce in 2020. She is opening a West African restaurant on Atwood Avenue in January 2024 after graduating from United Way of Dane County's (also in 53704) Boardwalk Academy. In "Awa's Story" the restaurateur describes the importance of that experience. — Awa Sibi was named Caterer of the Year by the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce in 2020. She is opening a West African restaurant on Atwood Avenue in January 2024 after graduating from United Way of Dane County’s (also in 53704) Boardwalk Academy. In “Awa’s Story” the restaurateur describes the importance of that experience.

Awa Sibi is opening a West African restaurant, Les Delices de Awa, on Atwood Avenue in January 2024 after graduating from United Way of Dane County's (also in 53704) Boardwalk Academy. In "Awa's Story" the restaurateur describes the importance of that experience. — Awa Sibi was named Caterer of the Year by the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce in 2020. She is opening a West African restaurant on Atwood Avenue in January 2024 after graduating from United Way of Dane County’s (also in 53704) Boardwalk Academy. In “Awa’s Story” the restaurateur describes the importance of that experience.

The Birth of Gruul by Joe Ashenbrenner

At a remote research facility, four scientists make a groundbreaking discovery and are thrust into a world of terror. The easily frightened should avert their eyes from the horrifying… BIRTH OF GRUUL! Clockwise from upper left: Aliya Surti as Dr. Sam, Joseph Ashenbrenner as Dr. Joeful, Max Ashenbrenner as Dr. Cran and Ledra Ashenbrenner as Dr. Max. Samuel Ashenbrenner plays the Gruul. Brothers Joe and Sam grew up on Talmadge Street in the 53704. They and their three cousins have been making small movies together for nearly 10 years. On every holiday, when the family gets together, the quintet secludes themselves to discuss and film a project in the limited time they have together. The eight-minute “Birth of Gruul” is their project from June 2023 that will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison.

At a remote research facility, four scientists make a groundbreaking discovery and are thrust into a world of terror. The easily frightened should avert their eyes from the horrifying… BIRTH OF GRUUL! Clockwise from upper left: Aliya Surti as Dr. Sam, Joseph Ashenbrenner as Dr. Joeful, Max Ashenbrenner as Dr. Cran and Ledra Ashenbrenner as Dr. Max. Samuel Ashenbrenner plays the Gruul. Brothers Joe and Sam grew up on Talmadge Street in the 53704. They and their three cousins have been making small movies together for nearly 10 years. On every holiday, when the family gets together, the quintet secludes themselves to discuss and film a project in the limited time they have together. The eight-minute “Birth of Gruul” is their project from June 2023 that will be shown at the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison.

Carve by Isaac Nadeau, Luc Nadeau and Ian Taylor

Carve filmmakers on location, from left: Ian Taylor, Luc Nadeau and his brother Isaac Nadeau. Their 25-minute "Carve" will be shown in the film set starting at 5:45 p.m. set of the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre. "Carve" is about a research biologist and his younger brother who has come to visit him in Scotland after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Traveling together, they wrestle with Oz’s impending death, Cai’s estrangement from his wife and how climate change is affecting the world around them. — Carve filmmakers on location, from left: Ian Taylor, Luc Nadeau and his brother Isaac Nadeau. Their 25-minute “Carve” will be shown in the film set starting at 5:45 p.m. set of the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre. “Carve” is about a research biologist and his younger brother who has come to visit him in Scotland after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Traveling together, they wrestle with Oz’s impending death, Cai’s estrangement from his wife and how climate change is affecting the world around them.

Ian Taylor holds the camera used to film "Carve the Runes," a longer version of the 25-minute version of "Carve," which will be shown in the film set starting at 5:45 p.m. at the November 4, 2023, 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at the Barrymore Theatre. "Carve" is about a research biologist and his younger brother who has come to visit him in Scotland after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Traveling together, they wrestle with Oz’s impending death, Cai’s estrangement from his wife and how climate change is affecting the world around them. — Carve filmmakers on location, from left: Ian Taylor, Luc Nadeau and his brother Isaac Nadeau. Their 25-minute “Carve” will be shown in the film set starting at 5:45 p.m. set of the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre. “Carve” is about a research biologist and his younger brother who has come to visit him in Scotland after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Traveling together, they wrestle with Oz’s impending death, Cai’s estrangement from his wife and how climate change is affecting the world around them.

Stop-action shorts from Tabletop Studios

A scene from Isolation (1998), Tabletop Studios' earliest festival release. It and several other stop-action shorts will open the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at 2 p.m. on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. Photograph by Brian Robertson — A scene from Isolation (1998), Tabletop Studios’ earliest festival release. It and several other stop-action shorts will open the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at 2 p.m. on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. Photograph by Brian Robertson

A school of squidfish from "The Last Squidfish" from Tabletop Studios (2018). It and two other stop-action shorts will open the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at 2 p.m. on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. Photograph by John May — A scene from Isolation (1998), Tabletop Studios’ earliest festival release. It and several other stop-action shorts will open the 53704 Frame by Frame Film Festival at 2 p.m. on November 4, 2023, at the Barrymore Theatre in Madison, Wisconsin. Photograph by Brian Robertson