May 10 & 11, 2025
Unspooled Film and Animation Festival is a juried annual event in Menomonie, Wisconsin that features films and animations made by regional and international independent storytellers. Films are screened at the historic Harvey Hall Theatre at UW-Stout. During the event, professional filmmakers rub elbows with students and members of the local community. By screening content, offering workshops, and hosting guest speakers the Unspooled Film and Animation Festival actively supports emerging and seasoned storytellers. Join us for this year's festival on May 10th and 11th!
Emerging and seasoned storytellers are invited to be a part of the festival by submitting their films in a variety of categories. Selected projects will be showcased during the 2-day festival, where independent filmmakers rub elbows with students and members of the local community.
Zach Schy, creatively known as SchyGuyy, is a 21-year-old artist, videographer, photographer and creative director from the Midwest. His distinctive style seamlessly blends with his passion for ambient music, creating captivating visual narratives.
Drawing inspiration from musicians like Nala Sinephro, Peter Cat Recording Co., and Frank Ocean, SchyGuyy's work evokes raw emotion, focusing on himself as the subject in a way that resonates deeply with the strong audience that he’s developed.
Over the past year, SchyGuyy has amassed over a half a million followers on both TikTok and Instagram, with his content garnering over 50M views on Instagram and 10M likes on TikTok. This is just the beginning for SchyGuyy as he establishes himself as both a tastemaker and creative visionary.