Five Iowa filmmaker projects are showcased with an all-access pass to the Sioux City International Film Festival.

Featured Films Include:

• Bed Bugs — “Beg Bugs” initially presents itself as a story about a young woman suffering from bed bugs, but the narrative slowly reveals a deeper truth. Created by Kaitlyn Busbee of Clive and featured in season 7 of The Film Lounge. 
• Black Excellence — “Black Excellence” is a video celebrating Black American culture utilizing old school vibes in a dark night club to act as the entertainment. Created by Antonio Chalmers of Cedar Rapids and featured in season 7 of The Film Lounge.
• It Is Other — “It Is Other” explores animation, sound design and dream logic. It deals with the vastness of being, the quiet longing of loneliness and the strange discovery of the new.  Created by Charles Borowicz of Des Moines and featured in season 7 of The Film Lounge.
• The Aspirant — “The Aspirant” plays with themes of love and separation in a futuristic world different from our own. By playing with the known versus unknown, this story asks new questions about human connection. Directed by Adam Orton of Cedar Rapids and featured in season 7 of The Film Lounge.
• Sea Dogs — “Sea Dogs” is a comedic cartoon meant to entertain the whole family. Produced by Spencer Loucks of Iowa City and featured in season 7 of The Film Lounge.