Midland Film Institute

Samhain Publishing Trailers

Midland — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:52:57 +0000

Check out three horror book trailers from Samhain authors! Zombies of Byzantium Fallen Boys Red Lines

Turn Me On, Dammit!

Midland — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:23:43 +0000

Turn Me On, Dammit! Awarded “Best Screenplay” at the Tribeca Film Festival 2011. “Turn Me On, Dammit!” is a story about a group of teenage friends who feel trapped in the Norwegian small town they live in. Alma is experiencing desires she never felt before and is just discovering her own sexuality. Her sexual curiosity [...]

The Moth Diaries

Midland — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:17:38 +0000

The Moth Diaries Acclaimed director Mary Harron (AMERICAN PSYCHO, THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE) returns with the chilling story of Rebecca (Sarah Bolger), a young girl who, haunted by her father’s suicide, enrolls in an elite boarding school for girls. Before long, Rebecca’s friendship with the popular Lucy (Sarah Gadon) is shattered by the arrival of [...]

An Oversimplification of Her Beauty

Midland — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:10:31 +0000

An Oversimplification of Her Beauty You’ve just arrived home after a bad day. You’re broke and lonely, even though you live in the biggest and busiest city in America. You do, however, have one cause for mild optimism: you seem to have captured the attention of an intriguing young lady. You’ve rushed home to clean [...]

California Solo

Midland — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 04:04:43 +0000

California Solo LACHLAN MacALDONICH is former Britpop rocker who has settled into a comfortably numb existence in farm country just outside Los Angeles. By day, he works on an organic farm and travels regularly to the city’s farmers’ markets to sell produce. By night, he retreats to his crummy apartment to record “Flame-Outs,” his podcast [...]

The Human Centipede

Midland — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 03:09:22 +0000

The Human Centipede 1 The Human Centipede 2 Release Date: 30 April 2010 Genre: Horror Cast: Dieter Laser, Ashley C. Williams, Ashlynn Yennie, Akihiro Kitamura Director: Tom Six Writer: Tom Six Studio: IFC Films During a stopover in Germany in the middle of a carefree roadtrip through Europe, two American girls find themselves alone [...]

TT Stern-Enzi: The Man Behind The Curtain

Shelby — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:00:06 +0000

Catching a flick at a local movie theatre is a favored pastime unbound by social construct. It’s at the theatre where members of communities gather together to see their favorite stars, immerse themselves in fantastical worlds, and bond over a tub of popcorn. For film buffs and neophytes alike, film festivals offer a unique experience [...]

Our Production Interns: Part 4

Shelby — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:22:44 +0000

MICHAEL Michael Shields dabbles in both audio and video and recently engineered a promotional video for RDK Sound Design. He is currently an Audio/Video Production Major at Cincinnati State and aspires to work with up-and-coming musicians to help develop their presence and marketing strategy when he graduates. During his time with Midland, he will be [...]

Our Production Interns: Part 3

Shelby — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 17:22:20 +0000

CHARLENE Charlene Burton is MFI’s photographer and Twitter expert. An Audio/Video Production Major at Cincinnati State, Charlene is excited to be a part of the Midland crew to learn more about cinematography. She is relatively new to the production world, but is ready to bring her strong communication skills and eye for the perfect shot [...]

Our Production Interns: Part 2

Shelby — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:32:53 +0000

PATRICK Patrick Pugh is an Audio/Video Production Major at Cincinnati State and a triple threat when it comes to film: he shoots, edits video, and produces audio and sound effects. During his time at Cincinnati State he has produced a biopic for New Unity Baptist Church, a music video, and two commercials. Patrick dreams to [...]