Saturday, September 28, 6:00 pm
Presented By: Catamount Arts
Saturday, September 28, 6:00 pm
Location:
Catamount Arts Center
115 Eastern Ave.
St. Johnsbury, VT
Admission: by donation
A group of four award-winning Vermont filmmakers explore what it means to be a family in Vermont. The program features four short fiction films ranging from horror to drama. All films offer a uniquely Vermont perspective on the pains and joys of being a family. The films include “Bloodroot” by Lukas Huffman, “Bad Mother” by Molly Longwell, “I Guess It Might Be Selfish” by Eddie Shore, and “The Thaw” by Sarah Wisner and Sean Temple. Filmmakers in attendance.
Film Synopses:
“Bloodroot” is a tender relationship portrait of two brothers, told over the course of their lives. In “Bad Mother,” a mother copes with her husband’s confession of infidelity on the eve of a funeral. “I Guess It Might Be Selfish” is a poetic reflection on the clash between individual and family needs. “The Thaw” is a beautifully rendered 19th century Vermont horror story.
Backstory from Lukas Huffman, program organizer:
After decades of screening films in film festivals, I had a dream of programming my own series. I wanted to be very intentional about how each of the films in a program can inform each other. I saw “Bad Mother” and “The Thaw” and was excited, not only by the quality of the films, but how such differently crafted films can tackle the same subject matter; family dynamics that are unique to Vermont. I immediately understood that my own film, “Bloodroot” was in conversation with these movies. I helped produce “I Guess It Might Be Selfish” and knew the story and level of craftsmanship would complement the program.
In the growing sea of content, it’s essential that independent movies find the right audience. And visa versa, audiences need help finding movies that speak to them. I’m thrilled to be bringing these local Vermont filmmakers, telling distinctly Vermont stories, to all corners of the state.
-Lukas Huffman, Vermont filmmaker
Location:
Catamount Arts Center
115 Eastern Ave.
St. Johnsbury, VT
Admission: by donation
A group of four award-winning Vermont filmmakers explore what it means to be a family in Vermont. The program features four short fiction films ranging from horror to drama. All films offer a uniquely Vermont perspective on the pains and joys of being a family. The films include “Bloodroot” by Lukas Huffman, “Bad Mother” by Molly Longwell, “I Guess It Might Be Selfish” by Eddie Shore, and “The Thaw” by Sarah Wisner and Sean Temple. Filmmakers in attendance.
Film Synopses:
“Bloodroot” is a tender relationship portrait of two brothers, told over the course of their lives. In “Bad Mother,” a mother copes with her husband’s confession of infidelity on the eve of a funeral. “I Guess It Might Be Selfish” is a poetic reflection on the clash between individual and family needs. “The Thaw” is a beautifully rendered 19th century Vermont horror story.
Backstory from Lukas Huffman, program organizer:
After decades of screening films in film festivals, I had a dream of programming my own series. I wanted to be very intentional about how each of the films in a program can inform each other. I saw “Bad Mother” and “The Thaw” and was excited, not only by the quality of the films, but how such differently crafted films can tackle the same subject matter; family dynamics that are unique to Vermont. I immediately understood that my own film, “Bloodroot” was in conversation with these movies. I helped produce “I Guess It Might Be Selfish” and knew the story and level of craftsmanship would complement the program.
In the growing sea of content, it’s essential that independent movies find the right audience. And visa versa, audiences need help finding movies that speak to them. I’m thrilled to be bringing these local Vermont filmmakers, telling distinctly Vermont stories, to all corners of the state.
-Lukas Huffman, Vermont filmmaker