Presented by MLC Productions
About the 5th Annual Scene Awards Gala
The 5th Annual Scene Awards Gala brings filmmakers, actors, producers, guests, and film enthusiasts together in Green Bay for two days of independent film screenings, live audience voting, filmmaker Q&As, networking, live entertainment, and the Scene Awards ceremony.
Festival Schedule
Designed as an intimate, independent film experience presented by MLC Productions.
Saturday — September 12
MLC Studios
126 Pine St., Floor 2R
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Doors Open: 9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Best Short Under 5 Minutes — Live Audience Voting
Finalists: A Volonté, The Supermarket, Nightfall, Breach, The Devil Makes Work
10:30 AM
Most Moving Scene Under 3 Minutes — Live Audience Voting
Finalists: Nursing Home, The Solution, Humanity in Dark Times, Ray, A Dog's Life
11:00 AM–12:59 PM
The White House Is Fake — Episodes 1 & 2
Director Joe Hawk and members of the cast will travel from the East Coast to present the series and participate in a live audience Q&A.
1:00 PM
The Beast of the Black Forest
Director Anthony Wood will travel from Southern Wisconsin to present the film and participate in an audience Q&A.
2:32 PM
Bishop's Day
Producer Damon Doherty, visiting from Douglasville, Georgia, will present the film and participate in an audience Q&A.
3:00 PM
Director Rome Romane, visiting from Pasadena, California, will present the film.
Screening: 3:00–3:15 PM
Audience Q&A: 3:16–3:35 PM
3:40 PM
They Can Smell It On You
Director Sam Chudler, visiting from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will present the film.
Screening: 3:40–3:55 PM
Audience Q&A: 3:56–4:10 PM
4:15 PM
Director Matthew J. Roch, visiting from Oceanside, California, will present the film.
Screening: 4:15–6:05 PM
Audience Q&A: 6:10–6:25 PM
6:25–6:30 PM
Skully & Terry
Director Carol Jackson, visiting from Missouri will present the film.
Screening: 6:25–6:30 PM
Audience Q&A: to follow
7:00–8:30 PM
Ruby Island — Exhibition Screening
Saturday Night Gathering
Attendees are invited to continue the evening with an informal gathering following the screenings. Group transportation is planned to Denny's on Oneida Street, followed by Aloft Green Bay and Bay Motel. Food and beverages are at each attendee's own expense.
Sunday — September 13
MLC Studios
126 Pine St., Floor 2R
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Doors Open: 10:00 AM
10:20 AM
The Village — TV Series Episode 1
Director Eric Almond, visiting from Flossmoor, Illinois, will present the episode and participate in an audience Q&A.
11:10 AM–12:10 PM
Come Here Brother Wolf: A Veteran's Pilgrimage
Dustin Luecke, Emmy Award-winning journalist, will travel from La Crosse, Wisconsin, to present the film.
Audience Q&A: 12:10–12:29 PM
12:30 PM
Notification
A producer will attend to present the film and participate in an audience Q&A. Film from Wales.
1:00–1:40 PM
Winona
Director/Writer Carolyn Dean and Madelyn Kurpgeweit, 1st AD / Executive Producer / Writer, will travel from the Seattle, Washington area to present the film.
Audience Q&A: 1:41–2:00 PM
Sunday Lunch Gathering
2:30–3:30 PM — Attendees are invited to an informal lunch gathering at Jersey Mike's on Oneida Street. Each attendee is responsible for their own meal.
Networking & Scene Awards Gala
Aloft Green Bay
4:00–5:30 PM
Networking Reception
Networking for filmmakers, performers, guests, and attendees.
4:30 PM
Live Music
Live piano jazz and vocals performed by Sam Bodhi. A special virtual Hollywood guest appearance is also planned in support of heart-health awareness. Special Guest: To Be Announced
5:30–7:00 PM
5th Annual Scene Awards Ceremony
The ceremony will take place in the Aloft Green Bay red carpet area. Emceed by Freddy Moyano and Jolee Jackson. Celebrate the filmmakers, performers, storytellers, and projects recognized during the 2026 Scene Awards.
Will Freddy Take the Plunge?
If the Scene Awards heart-health fundraiser raises more than $500, Freddy Moyano will jump into the Aloft Green Bay pool fully clothed following the awards ceremony.
Two Days. Independent Film. Live Audiences. One Celebration.
5th Annual Scene Awards Gala
September 12–13, 2026
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Special Thanks
The 5th Annual Scene Awards Gala is made possible through the support, hospitality, creativity, and hard work of the people and places who help bring this weekend together.
Special thanks to our filmmakers, cast and crew, volunteers, hosts, venues, community partners, sponsors, and everyone who helps make the Scene Awards possible.
Additional acknowledgments and partners will be added as the event approaches.
Support the Scene
Celebrate the 5th Annual Scene Awards Gala with an official 2026 Scene Awards T-shirt and help show your support for independent filmmaking.
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