February

February is an insightful short that showcases a perspective you might not expect from Midwestern cinema. Mexican immigrant Miguel starts to connect to his new home in Wisconsin for the first time by taking up ice fishing. I loved the central dynamic of two very different people coming together over a shared interest. There was some fun dry comedy, but also plenty of effective drama. At its heart it's a story about human connection transcending cultural barriers. It benefits from strong filmmaking by writer-director Nathan Deming and features some great, memorable performances. Would definitely recommend if you get a chance to see it!