Cave, 2009
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Coined an ambient film by Kim Merlino, Viajero is an experimental narrative inspired by the wanderings of 19th century poet and naturalist Joaquin Miller. Viajero feels like a tale of magic realism and a visual excursion through the Siskiyou Mountains of Northern California. The film follows a traveler, through the landscapes and terrains of the Mt. Shasta area. Evoking images both lyrical and powerful in their concrete immediacy and enigmatic randomness. Directed by Mark Oliver |
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From the Quarters to Lincoln Heights, 2011
| The documentary From the Quarters to Lincoln Heights is designed to tell the story of how this large, established African-American population in the small towns of Weed, Mc Cloud, Mt Shasta and Dunsmuir, California came to root themselves in such an unlikely place. Migrating from the southern US in the 1920’s to work in some of the world’s largest lumber mills, the film will explore how these unique communities of African Americans thrived in these multi-racial rural towns. This film will present this little known history revealing the early inter-racial relationships that existed in Northern California. Read more. |
Tesla’s Engine, 2014
TESLA”S ENGINE is the story of Nikola Tesla’s last day on earth. Shot in the small village of Mc Cloud, California in the McCloud Hotel. It is a poetic and historically accurate film about genius. On his last day Tesla tells us just how it all happened plus a few surprises. You either know something about Nikola Tesla, (not the car) and you’ll love seeing our version or you don’t know anything about him and this will be a fantastic introduction.
Viajero, 2013
Coined an ambient film by Kim Merlino, Viajero is an experimental narrative inspired by the wanderings of 19th century poet and naturalist Joaquin Miller. Viajero feels like a tale of magic realism and a visual excursion through the Siskiyou Mountains of Northern California. The film follows a traveler, through the landscapes and terrains of the Mt. Shasta area. Evoking images both lyrical and powerful in their concrete immediacy and enigmatic randomness.
Where’s our Water From? 2013
The story of the Mt. Shasta’s most precious resource is filled to the brim with interviews of local scientists, healers, Native Americans, artists, conservationists, ranchers, activists, ecologists, and sportsmen. All contribute to make this film an informational and educational treasure. Where Is Our Water From? is not just a powerful informational and emotional document. This film also artfully reflects the delicate but profoundly spiritual nature of water. Though this film can be appreciated as a powerful, cautionary tale on the need for any community to carefully steward this priceless, life-giving resource, it is also a stirring record of a community’s love, reverence and care for Mt. Shasta’s water.