Apex Film Festival

A ghost hunter travels deep into the rural Midwest to investigate an abandoned farm house. With the rest of his team unable to attend he must perform the investigation on his own. Things quickly take a turn for the worst, and the ghost hunter must face the consequences of finding what he’s been hunting for…

From the up and coming local Rochester film group, Shattered Prism Studios, comes their first short film, “Absence”, a chilling supernatural thriller that will leave you questioning if you should ever be alone in the dark.

https://www.facebook.com/ShatteredPrismStudios

While working a dead end job at a thrift store, a young man rediscovers his passion for music.

This film was directed by Kate Balsley. The Sonatina was filmed on location in Hainesville, Illinois. The cast and crew were entirely Milwaukee and Chicago based.

A young girl gives her dying mother one last gift.

Another entry from the UK, this time by writer and producer Lee O’Connor.
https://twitter.com/leeaoconnor

We’re pleased to announce the new music video for Madeline Silberman’s song “Margaret” is an official selection for our festival this summer!

A new hairdresser styles an old client

This adorable short film with a twist ending was directed by Iván Ruiz Flores of Madrid, Spain.

This music video was directed by Clare Conway, an emerging artist, writer, and director from Melbourne, Australia. She provided the following statement about the video.

This music video was born through the inspiration Wren handed me with this track ‘Soldiers’. Having a strong, epic, cinematic feel, I knew I could go as big as I wanted (and include some slow motion galloping in amour!). For me it was important to show the range of emotions communicated through the lyrics, but ultimately reveal a strong and powerful individual moving forward – and fighting for this. Jess’s (Wren) performance encapsulated this through and through.

In the world of bare knuckle boxing two people fight for more than victory.

Directed by Mark A. C. Brown and Frederic Fournier.

Mark and Fred have worked together for several years with Braine Hownd Films. Corinthian is their first film as co-directors.

Be certain to follow this team, as they’re surely destined for greatness. https://twitter.com/brainehowndfilm

Apex Short Film + Music Video Festival will be hosted at C4’s Creative Salon (map) in downtown Rochester, MN this August 29th, 2015. A $10 day pass will get you unlimited access to exclusive, quality short films and music videos from around the world, as well as Q&A panels with filmmakers who attend Apex.

Awards will be announced Sunday, September 20th.