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April Lynne

A film showing at a drive-in theater.

A past "Wisconsin Thrillers" Wisconsin 48 Hour Film Project screening.

The Wisconsin 48 Hour Film Project hosted its third annual filming weekend for horror and sci-fi projects this summer, and it’s time to view the results. This pair of screenings features different short creations each night by filmmakers with Wisconsin ties, and will also double as a farewell to Jefferson’s drive-in theater, which is set to close for good. Find a list of films and filmmakers below, and tickets at madison48.ticketbud.com (where an option for online viewing starting Sept. 30 is also available).

media release: Sept. 27 & 28 is the third-annual Horror & Sci-Fi edition of Wisconsin 48 Hour Film Project. Thirty-two filmmaking Midwestern teams will  have world premieres their short films on the state's biggest screen — the Highway 18 Outdoor Theater's drive-in in Jefferson — for the last time ever.

The Drive-in is closing permanently after this screening, so for many area residents, it will be their last chance to see movies under the stars.

The two-night spookfest promises to be the best yet as filmmakers competed for a chance to screen in international competition. Each night is a completely different line-up of original, locally-made, horror and sci-fi films.

Audience members will choose the audience favorite for each night.

Friday Night's line-up includes:

"Anhedonia" by Hill Bros Home Videos

"D Crypt" by Mama Elephant

"Friend for Dinner" by Pumpkin Pie Productions

"Good Intentions" by Neon Perspective

"House Call" by Film Underground

"Killing Station" by Bad Example Productions

"Mr. Bale" by Chameleon Films

"Podunk" by Suburban Film Club

"Rochambeau" by Cinemadison

"So Others May Live" by Life, Like Camera

"Squatch Watch" by Cedar Cabin Productions

"Static" by Coronado Films

"The Song of Lakhe" by Pico Blvd Entertainment

"The Reservation" by Team X

"Therapy" by Team M

"Untied" by Penny Show Productions

Saturday Night's line-up includes:

"Sirus Beta" by Chair on Stair Films

"The Mourning Tapes" by Cinesleepover Brigade

"The Encounter" by Desert Zombie Films

"Becoming" by DJP Media

"Abandoned Sanity" by Film Ferret Media

"Snap" by Glass Acorn Studios

"Fun & Games in Purgatory" by I'm Busy! Films

"Progress" by Indifferent Name Limited

"My Heart Belongs to Jessica" by Light Switch Moon

"Common Ground" by Quality Cat Productions

"#Witch1" by Rattitude Productions

"The Blacksmith's Curse" by Studio 88

"Cursed Collection" by The Guacamole Conspiracy

"E.V.P." by The Montoyas

"The Psychological Impact of Time Travel on Humans Phase IV: Anchors" by Wooden Cricket Films