Hundreds of bird species migrate through Chicago every year, and glass presents a major issue for these beautiful creatures. Broken Flight highlights the work of dedicated avian advocates who try to rescue the birds that collide with Chicago’s skyscrapers. The tireless work of these bird lovers underscores our connection to the natural world. Currently, the film is playing in festivals only.
Upcoming Film Festival Screenings:
City of Lights - Aurora, IL (Nov 9th, 2024, 11 a.m & 6 p.m.)
St. Louis International - St. Louis, Missouri (Nov 10, 2024)
Anchorage International - Anchorage, Alaska (December 6-14, 2024)
Previous Film Festival Screenings:
Chicago International - Chicago, IL (Oct 18 & 23, 2024)
DC Environmental - Washington, DC - Honorable Mention: Eric Moe Award for Best Short on Sustainability (March 23, 2024)
Filmfort - Boise, ID
Mountain Film Fest - Telluride, CO
Port Townsend Film Fest - Port Townsend, WA
Blackstar - Philadelphia, PA
Alternating Currents - Davenport, IA
Credits:
Directors: Mitchell Wenkus and Erika Valenciana
Producers: Mitchell Wenkus and Erika Valenciana
Cinematographer: Mitchell Wenkus
Editor: Magdalena Hernández
Sound Recordists: Mitchell Wenkus and Ben Nissen
Original Music by: Chris Otepka, Adam Tisdale, and Steven Wilson
Music Recorded and Mixed by: Mark Walker
Sound Designed and Mixed by: Rosángela Hernández
Colorist: Emma Blackman
Consulting Producers: Ian Kibbe and Rocco Cataldo
Community Consultants: Bob Dolgan, Adriana Garcia, and Carl Giometti
Upcoming Film Festival Screenings:
City of Lights - Aurora, IL (Nov 9th, 2024, 11 a.m & 6 p.m.)
St. Louis International - St. Louis, Missouri (Nov 10, 2024)
Anchorage International - Anchorage, Alaska (December 6-14, 2024)
Previous Film Festival Screenings:
Chicago International - Chicago, IL (Oct 18 & 23, 2024)
DC Environmental - Washington, DC - Honorable Mention: Eric Moe Award for Best Short on Sustainability (March 23, 2024)
Filmfort - Boise, ID
Mountain Film Fest - Telluride, CO
Port Townsend Film Fest - Port Townsend, WA
Blackstar - Philadelphia, PA
Alternating Currents - Davenport, IA
Credits:
Directors: Mitchell Wenkus and Erika Valenciana
Producers: Mitchell Wenkus and Erika Valenciana
Cinematographer: Mitchell Wenkus
Editor: Magdalena Hernández
Sound Recordists: Mitchell Wenkus and Ben Nissen
Original Music by: Chris Otepka, Adam Tisdale, and Steven Wilson
Music Recorded and Mixed by: Mark Walker
Sound Designed and Mixed by: Rosángela Hernández
Colorist: Emma Blackman
Consulting Producers: Ian Kibbe and Rocco Cataldo
Community Consultants: Bob Dolgan, Adriana Garcia, and Carl Giometti
Stills from the Film
Relaxing Bird Videos
Enjoy some of Mitchell's bird footage taken around Chicago.
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