“Victim” represents the sixth short film selected for festivals nationally and abroad for director Jason Williams. This dark, suspenseful film was written and co-produced by R. Michael Gull, who also plays the role of Vincent. When not working on films, Gull is a nationally touring stand-up comic who has appeared in "Indefinite" (also co-directed by Williams), "Haunted," and Tate Bunker's short film "Perceval."  He also stars in the upcoming sci-fi feature film "Dust," from Lightning Rod Studios, currently in production.  Co-starring is Katie Shay, making her film debut in the role of Detective Cross.

“Victim” is the tale of a man — Vincent — whose concept of love is skewed. He could be your neighbor, that guy with the flat tire on the side of the road, or the one behind you at the ATM. He finds himself across the table from Detective Cross, given the opportunity to bare his soul about his obsession with what he considers the most intimate bond two people can share – the moment of death.

“Victim” also features Olivia Barash, who co-starred on the TV shows "Little House on the Prairie" and "Fame," as well as the films "Tuff Turf" and "Repo Man.”  She also wrote original music for and appeared in Oliver Stone’s "The Doors."  In “Victim,” Barash contributes the song “Are You Tired?” Local Milwaukee band Binky Tunny and The Farmland Chokehold wrote the film’s title track and Chicago artist and musician Brian Jones composed the score. Binky Tunny will perform at the opening night after-party immediately following the screenings.

The Milwaukee Short Film Festival will open with a 10th Anniversary screening of “The Dirty Job” by festival director Ross Bigley, followed by a select few of the jury-selected films and the party. The public is invited to attend.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2008, at the Alchemist Theatre located at 2569 S. Kinnickinnic. Tickets are $10, which includes the after-party. For more information about the festival or to purchase tickets, visit: www.alchemisttheatre.com.  And for more information about “Victim,” including trailers, go to www.myspace.com/”Victim”2007.

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Haptic Vision is a production company founded by director/producer Jason Williams in Wisconsin.  Williams’ previous credits include directing “Meniere’s Disease,” “Train to Forever,” and co-directing the award-winning “Ghost Hunting: Serious Business.”