About MVPF
The Midwest Video Poetry Fest was launched by ALL in 2020 as an expansion of the collaborative and experimental work we seek to support in Wisconsin and beyond. Video poetry gives creators an opportunity to use one of our newest art forms—film—to transform one of our oldest art forms—poetry. It includes narrative, animation, experimental, spoken word performances, and more. For a detailed explanation of what video poetry is and what it can be, see The Poetics of Poetry Film by Sarah Tremlett (available in the Small Press Library); you can read an interview with Sarah Tremlett here and see her video poem "Selfie with Marilyn." The video poetry festival, which invites new audiences to discover (or rediscover) poetry, is the first of its kind in Wisconsin. In the first five years, it has attracted over 2000 submissions from over 92 countries.
We are committed to continuing the growth of our international community with Wisconsin roots.
Media Coverage
"Gabriella Cisneros 'Impermanence' creates a lasting cinematic impression," TONE Madison (2024)
"Midwest Video Poetry Fest reveals sweepingly collaborative, cross-disciplinary depths," TONE Madison (2023)
"4th Annual Midwest Video Poetry Festival Preview," at WORT FM (2023)
"Video Poetry Fest Brings Poetry To Your Eyes!" WORT-FM (2022)
"The third annual Midwest Video Poetry Festival greets upheaval with contemplation," TONE Madison (2021)
Isthmus (2021)
"Words, Camera, Action," Isthmus (2020)
Thank you to our volunteers and supporters who have made the Midwest Video Poetry Fest possible.
If you like the work we’ve done and are interested in supporting the festival, please contact Rita Mae at ritamae@artlitlab.org.
