Oscar-Qualified Short SPIRIT OF PLACE: Sometimes What You're Looking For Finds You

Ladies and gentlemen, Jack Cooper Stimpson’s Oscar-qualifying short SPIRIT OF PLACE, Athel and Edward enjoy visiting the wetlands. It offers them a sense of escape and much needed respite from life in the city. Edward likes watching the birds, whilst Athel seems to enjoy what the environment gives her emotionally. This is a place they both rely on. But, when Athel discovers an ancient artifact in the water, she is forced to reexamine her entire relationship with this place she loves. A meditation on access to nature, identity and even Wellington boots.

The cinematography of this short film is beautiful. The colors are vibrant and airy. Giving you the feeling of the freshness of being outdoors and being one with nature. The use of the sun flares and the natural sounds of nature move us along the story of Edward, Athel and the man standing in the water. It’s beautiful film with a beautiful and poignant story of getting a fresh perspective of self-discovery.

Jack Cooper Stimpson, who is an award-winning writer, director and environmental campaigner from South London. He trained with the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and has since written and directed numerous features, short films and pieces for TV.

In 2018, Jack wrote, directed and produced ‘Alex’s Dream’, starring Alex Lawther and Emma Corrin.

The following year, he wrote and directed the political satire ‘Extinction’, starring Academy Award winner Emma Thompson. Jack developed ‘Extinction’ into a six-part series for BBC Studios and directed his first feature-length project, ‘Way Down Bundy’, in Los Angeles for No Good Films.

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