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:
Frozen River Film Festival - Winona, Minnesota (February 9-16, 2025)
Previous Film Festival Screenings:
Anchorage International - Anchorage, Alaska (December 6-14, 2024) WINNER OF BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
St. Louis International - St. Louis, Missouri (Nov 10, 2024)
City of Lights - Aurora, IL (Nov 9th, 2024)
Fresh Coast - Marquette, MI (Oct 20th, 2024)
Chicago International - Chicago, IL (Oct 18 & 23, 2024)
Port Townsend Film Fest - Port Townsend, WA (Sept 21 &22, 204)
Mountain Film Fest - Telluride, CO (Sept 1, 2024)
Alternating Currents - Davenport, IA (Aug 15, 2024)
Blackstar - Philadelphia, PA (Aug 1, 2024)
Filmfort - Boise, ID (March 23, 2024)
DC Environmental - Washington, DC - Honorable Mention: Eric Moe Award for Best Short on Sustainability (March 23, 2024)
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:
Frozen River Film Festival - Winona, Minnesota (February 9-16, 2025)
Previous Film Festival Screenings:
Anchorage International - Anchorage, Alaska (December 6-14, 2024) WINNER OF BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
St. Louis International - St. Louis, Missouri (Nov 10, 2024)
City of Lights - Aurora, IL (Nov 9th, 2024)
Fresh Coast - Marquette, MI (Oct 20th, 2024)
Chicago International - Chicago, IL (Oct 18 & 23, 2024)
Port Townsend Film Fest - Port Townsend, WA (Sept 21 &22, 204)
Mountain Film Fest - Telluride, CO (Sept 1, 2024)
Alternating Currents - Davenport, IA (Aug 15, 2024)
Blackstar - Philadelphia, PA (Aug 1, 2024)
Filmfort - Boise, ID (March 23, 2024)
DC Environmental - Washington, DC - Honorable Mention: Eric Moe Award for Best Short on Sustainability (March 23, 2024)
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
Birds of Chicago
Mitchell filmed these birds in parks and beaches throughout Chicago.
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