<p>On this episode of <strong>Paranormal Lens</strong>: we give a free-wheeling recap of the incredible 10th annual <strong>MidWest WeirdFest</strong> we attended in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.</p><p>A slew of behind-the-scenes stories that honestly sound too weird to be true take center stage in this episode, as our trip to the MidWest WeirdFest turns into a whirlwind of uncanny encounters and bizarre coincidences. From strange interactions with people who seemed to know a little too much, to mind-blowing synchronicities that lead to even <em>more </em>mysteries of Jacques being revealed... we unpack the eerie energy surrounding the festival itself while also highlighting some of its standout films:</p><p>The Philip Experiment - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thephilipexperiment.com">https://thephilipexperiment.com</a></p><p>The Hole Story - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheHoleStoryMovie/">https://www.facebook.com/TheHoleStoryMovie/</a></p><p>The Mid-Night Driver - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alex_cherney/">https://www.instagram.com/alex_cherney/</a></p><p></p><p>Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/seven-the-mystery-of-jacques">https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/seven-the-mystery-of-jacques</a></p><p></p><p>GEMINI Summary: This episode of Paranormal Lens provides a recap of the 10th annual MidWest WeirdFest in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, highlighting the eerie energy of the city and various uncanny encounters (4:54). The hosts discuss their experiences at a haunted motel (5:17) and an antique store (Mabel's) where they encountered a strange mannequin (11:55).</p><p> The conversation covers several standout films from the festival:</p><p> The Philip Experiment (32:21): A film exploring the concept of creating a ghost through collective belief, known as an egregor. The Hole Story (22:15): A documentary paired with the hosts' own film, Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques. The Mid-Night Driver (38:53): A horror film loosely based on the Hooded Man ritual.</p><p> Finally, they discuss future plans to turn their short film, Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques, into a feature film (47:35), fueled by real-life synchronicities and local legends. After the film screening, a stranger looked into Ben's eyes in the light and claimed that "there were 27 in Jacques" but "there's still five inside of you" (50:08 - 50:27)...</p>