Door Kinetic Arts Festival Announces Featured Films And Opening Celebration

Dancer-Filmmaker Felix Nguyen. Submitted.

The Door Kinetic Arts Festival (DKAF) has confirmed its lineup of films and opening celebration lineup for its seventh annual fest Sept. 18-22 at Björklunden, including a new film from returning singer/writer/producer Morgan Middleton, who will also sing a piece composed by DKAF special guest Ricky Ian Gordon.

Opening night, Sept. 18, will also feature a selection of six films, including a dance film by a 12-year-old Ukrainian girl. Other films blend dance and animation or tell insightful stories within compact narratives.

Film blocks Sept. 19 include a film debut from a young Wisconsin singer/actor, a mysterious thriller and a series of dance films from around the world.

Robert Simonson, who writes about cocktails and bars for a living, primarily for the New York Times, will prepare special cocktails each night.

Other events include a night of comedy, music, cocktails and dancing Sept. 20, and new works in circus, music and dance Sept. 21-22. Information will continue to be updated at doorkinetic.com and on their Facebook page.

Festival Passes are $60 and tickets for each night are $20, available at the door or doorkinetic.com.