arts and

engagement

The FilmScene atrium will be transformed with a site-specific installation by Lee Emma Running, in conversation with our opening night selection, Nightbitch. Running’s work provided inspiration for Mother’s art in Rachel Yoder’s novel. In this multi-form installation, Running references microscopic scans of bone marrow to create a patterned window application surrounding a suspended sculpture of roadkill deer skeletons and deer hides enhanced with paper lace, cast glass, and gilded gold. A dance between allure and violence.

In this poetic meditation on the half-century history of the Ped Mall, Iowa City artist Ian Bennett reassembles archival film and video, found footage and photos, interviews through the ages, and contemporary reflections. A video loop that is both of its time and out of time. Members of the public are invited to pause and contemplate, and can enter at any point. Supported by the Iowa City 2024 Public Art Matching Grant Program.

Movie lovers will rejoice at the opportunity to take in multiple films each day, with screenings preceded by live musical performances or on screen art shows by local artists to form a kaleidoscopic impression of the many artistic disciplines that inform our big screen experience. This year's festival pre-shows will feature 27 local live musicians and 9 on screen slideshows created by local artists so make sure you arrive early to experience the full festival vibes.

Musicians
Ayron Messerschmitt
Big Begonias
Dan Padley
Emily Ho
Erik Lopez Reyes
Eva Maeve
Ion Alexakis
Jonathan Altman
Jordan Sellergren

Grain Bin Operettas
Lauren Willberg
Lex Leto x Christine Burke
Sam Ross and Joe Shanks
Saul Lubaroff and Andy Parrott Duo
Silver Alexander
The Soft and Low
Two-Bit Maniac

On Screen Art
Carol Preston
Connie Sherman
Drew Morton
Maddie Meylor
Miriam Alarcón Avila
Padric Timp
Sandra Dyas
Sarah Lynn Fitzgerald