I am writing with exciting news that my latest feature film, "King Coal," will have its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
I am so excited to be premiering in the NEXT section - a program that features "visionary works distinguished by an innovative, forward-thinking approach to storytelling."
As many of you know, I have been working on this film since 2019, and I am extremely grateful to everyone who has helped me get to this stage of finishing. This film is truly a new creative exploration for me - and departure from my previous work - so to have the support of Sundance is incredible.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU as so many of you have been longtime supporters of me and this film.
Logline: The cultural roots of coal continue to permeate the rituals of daily life in Appalachia even as its economic power wanes. The journey of a coal miner’s daughter exploring the region’s dreams and myths, untangling the pain and beauty, as her community sits on the brink of massive change.
SPECIAL THANKS
to supporters:
Creative Capital, USA Artists, The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, Tribeca Film Institute, West Virginia Humanities Council, Catapult Film Fund, Field of Vision, Chicken & Egg, The University of Tennessee School of Art, Documentary Educational Resources - and many, many others!
to the team:
Katherine Drexler (EP) Heather Baldry (EP), Peggy Drexler (producer), Diane Becker (producer), Shane Boris (producer), Curren Sheldon (DP, co-producer), Iva Radivojević (editor), Molly Born (co-producer), Billy Wirasnik (production sound), Clara Haizlett (associate producer), Elijah Stevens (associate producer), Celia Rowlson-Hall (choreography), Shodekeh Talifero (breath percussion), Bobak Lotfipour (original score), Logan Hill (writing consultant) - and so many more.
Family and friends (so many!)
The Marsh Family, The Wilson Family, The McMillion Family, The Sheldon Family.
Forgive me, if failed to mention you here!