Freedom, Wisconsin (film)
2023 film by Molly Preston
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Freedom, Wisconsin, also known as Freedom, WI, is a 2023 coming of age dark comedy film written and directed by Molly Preston in her feature film debut. It stars Aimee La Joie and Stephen George. It was nominated for a Femmy Award at the Nevada Women's Film Festival.
- Katie Dalziel
- Aileen Sheedy
- Aimee La Joie
- Stephen George
- Melissa Shoshahi
- Michelle Renee Thompson
- Cory Hardin
- Jessica Ambuehl
- Richard Baiker
- John Clark
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| Directed by | Molly Preston |
| Written by | Molly Preston |
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| Cinematography | Kevin Forrest |
| Edited by | Molly Preston |
Production company | Preston Productions |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
A young woman seeking self-discovery is held up after running into a struggling writer from the big city.
Cast
- Aimee La Joie as Penny
- Stephen George as Ephram
- Melissa Shoshahi as Trisha
- Michelle Renee Thompson as Shelly
- Cory Hardin as Young Priest
- Jessica Ambuehl as Lily
- Richard Baiker as Bruce
- John Clark as Farmer[1]
Production
The film was shot in Kaukauna, Wisconsin[2] and the Fox Cities[3] in August and September of 2021.[4] Preston originally penned the script around 2011 when she lived in Appleton, Wisconsin[5] after graduating from Lawrence University.[3][6] The film is set in Freedom, Wisconsin[7] and features Kaukauna Mayor Tony Penterman.[2]
Release
The film premiered at the Oregon Independent Film Festival in Eugene, Oregon on September 27, 2023.[8] In 2024, it screened at the 10th Nevada Women's Film Festival,[9] Red Cedar Film Festival in Menomonie, Wisconsin,[10] Cactus Club Independent Film Festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,[11] Kansas City Underground Film Festival in Kansas City, Missouri,[12] and Klamath Independent Film Festival in Klamath Falls, Oregon.[13]
Reception
The film was nominated for a Femmy Award in the category of Best Feature Film at the Nevada Women's Film Festival.[14]
