IF/Then Shorts American Midwest 2017

Five projects focusing on the American Midwest were selected to enter the IF/Then pitch competition at the 2017 Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival in St. Louis on November 12, 2017.

The winner was selected by a professional jury consisting of:

Rebecca Camissa, Director of "Atomic Homefront"
Allie Freeman, Development Manager of Cleveland International Film Festival
Chris Renteria, Independent Filmmaker and Producer of "Whose Streets?"
Andrea Sporcic, Missouri Film Commission
Emily Strong, Programs and Engagement Manager for Kartemquin Films

The Jury chose "Bridges" by Sohib Boundaoui as the competition winner and also chose "On The Bit" as a second prizewinner from the following six projects:

IN FOR THE LONG HAUL
Co-Director/Producer: Jonathan Broeker
Producer: Sarah Gise
Location: Illinois

BRIDGES (Received GRANT PRIZE)
Director: Sohib Boundaoui
Producer: Assia Boundaouis 
Location:

A GRAVE SITUATION
Director: Michael Vollmann
Producer: Matthew Prekop 
Location: Wisconsin

FIRST VOTE
Director: Yi Chen 
Location: Ohio

ON THE BIT (Received second prize)
Director: Ashley Brandon
Producer: Nevo I. Shinaar  
Location: Illinois / Ohio