The Wild Rose Independent Film Festival located in beautiful Des Moines, Iowa, heading into the 9th year, features top international independent features, shorts, documentaries and animated films and hosts informative filmmaking workshops with industry pros. These films compete for awards in over 20 categories including: acting, directing, editing, cinematography, original music and others. The Wild Rose also features the fantastic Iowa Film Showcase Series with exclusive theatrical screenings or rarely seen theatrical screenings of Iowa connected films.