014 WINTER
A NEW SHORT FILM
by PRACTICAL
About the film
Based around a poem, the short film WINTER is an invitation to Michigan in mid winter, to witness the trials and triumphs of difficult seasons. After working in tourism and commercial advertising, WINTER represents a consistent interest in telling truer stories of places that are important to our team. The effort took our team all over the state of Michigan and places to places and into situations we never would have found ourselves in stay-at-home weather.
The short film production covered 3 months, 1000+ Michigan miles, 40+ cast and crew, 20+ footage hours, and multiple packs of hand hand warmers. Producing anything Covid is difficult, but this project was right for the time— not just because many of the locations were isolated and difficult for a crew of any size to reach, but because the poem “Winter” is about expecting home and clarity in seasons of difficulty.
One of the goals of WINTER to continue cultivating a significant filmmaking culture in Northern Michigan by connecting filmmakers, artists, and the resources and support in the community. We wanted to make films that reach and connect our larger community that calls this part of the world home. You can support us by watching and sharing our films, but also by participating! WINTER was a collective effort. Partner with us or volunteer as cast / crew through our TALENT BOOK to help us with our next film.
Thank you!
PRACTICAL
A Film by PRACTICAL
Karissa Buell
Katherin Palms
Keagan Burke-Beyers
Levi Price
Mathieu Boldron
Mike King
Morgan Burke-Beyers
Nate Whitting
Paul Andrus
Richard Deering
Robin Pearson
Sean McLain
Sean Sweeney
Sebastain Brons-Piche
Sue Merriman
Steve Merriman
Susan Birch Carl
Trisha Whitting
Zach Mikowski
Abigail Baudry
Bailey Samp
Beth Price
Chloe Gagern
Christian Latuszek
Coe Anderson
Dan Pearson
Elijah Allen
Ella Skrocki
Emily Resick
Frances Rossiter
Grant Buell
Jamie Kramer
Jessie Zevalkink
Joelle Price
Joey Morris
John Dindia
John Morris
Jon Tuck
Josh Molligan
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Brian Raetz
Katie Fox-Webb
Matthew Bouwense
Jake Burgess
Grant Floering
Grant Floering
Christian Stropko
Benjamin Kroger
Hayden Thomas
Sleeping Bear Surf and Kayak
Lakeview Hill FarmsPeace Ranch TC
Grand Traverse Light House
Big Bay Point Light House
Cedar North at J2 Farms
Sleeping Bear Dunes
The Price Family
The Morris Family
Filmsupply
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Voice Over
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