Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival in Bay City

Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival

After six years, HHM has grown into one of the country's most innovative festivals for genuinely independent films and music.

Each year HHM screens great narrative films, such as romantic comedies "Lebanon, PA," "Timer," and "Friends (with benefits)"...edgy films like "Hysterical Psycho", "Registered Sex Offender" and "Rid of Me"...and docs like "Official Rejection", "Run For Your Life" and "Color Me Obsessed"...and award winning dramas "Girlfriend", "Maria My Love" and "The Cake Eaters".

We've also brought in innovative, cutting edge music, such as Great Lakes Myth Society, Leslie Sisson (Matt Pond PA and Wooden Birds), Canada, The Nice Device, Baby Teeth, The One AM Radio and Matt Pond PA.

HHM loves to hosts filmmakers! The festival fosters a collaborative environment, creating opportunities for guests to get to know the other talented filmmakers attending. Past guests include Australian filmmaker Christopher Weekes (Bitter and Twisted). Weekes topped the 2009 Hollywood "Black List" with his script, "The Muppet Man". Known for his roles in the film "Cabin Fever" and the TV series "Boy Meets World, Rider Strong attended with three acclaimed short films. Producer Shaun O'Banion attended twice (Dakota Skye,Girlfriend). Television/Film Actor Laura Allen appeared with her film "Cherry." Michigan filmmaker Sultan Sharrief was on hand for his audience favorite "The Story of Bilal." And, Gorman Bechard also attended twice for his films "Friends (with benefits)" and the highly praised documentary "Color Me Obsessed".

Each year HHM celebrates homegrown Michigan film by inviting students and local directors, writers, and filmmakers at all levels. HHM has made it a point to showcase student work from Dodge College at Chapman University, University of Michigan and Delta College.

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