Under Review: Katahdin, the second film in the Under Review series, takes place in the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument outside of Penobscot, Maine.
By drawing attention to the National Parks and Monuments that are threatened to be opened for industrial development, the series aims to increase public awareness of our public lands and promote protection of our nation’s disappearing wilderness. On December 4, 2017, the President drastically reduced the size of two national monuments in Utah to allow for oil and gas development: Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. This reduction puts 25 other national monuments and 40 national parks at risk for oil and gas extraction, mining, logging and commercial development, destroying the already limited untouched wildlife and nature in this country and further contributing to climate change.
My most potent source of inspiration is nature. As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast, a world traveler, and an artist with supporting degrees in Biology and Environmental Science, I’ve always looked towards the natural world for motivation. This film is inspired by Shel Silverstein's “The Giving Tree”. We will be using this source material and emotional story telling through dance and film to highlight the modern day relationships of humans and trees. I am displaying how we use trees as a day-to-day resource, creating a large industry spanning from the initiation of logging all the way through final production and processing. The Katahdin community is divided on their support for the protected status of the monument: with half the community fighting to continue the timber industry through logging to support their families, and the other half fighting to protect the natural and wild habitats within the monument.
Conservation of these public lands are directly correlated to combating climate change. These lands provide a home for wildlife, store fossil fuels, and bring people into a mindful relationship with nature. I have been fortunate to travel to these beautiful monuments but know not everyone has that opportunity, which is why I'm using film as a way to bring Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument directly to the public. By highlighting the sweeping landscapes and exquisite nature in tandem with the story, the film will instill hope and provide solutions for conservation of our National Parks and Monuments.
Production Dates for Under Review: Katahdin: September 23 - September 29, 2019
I want as many people involved in this call to action as possible! Your contribution goes directly towards transportation to Katahdin Woods and Waters, lodging while on set, meals, park permits for filming, insurance, costumes, and artist pay.
DEVELOPMENT Rehearsal Pay Production Manager Writer Costume Designer Total: $4,000
PRODUCTION Flights Car Rental Lodging Park Permit Insurance Food Baggage Check Dancers Cinematographer Production Assistant Director Total: $14,000
POST PRODUCTION Editor Colorist Musicians Sound Design Total: $5,000
GRAND TOTAL: $23,000
I believe efforts in conservation begin on a local level and domino out to a global level, which is why I'm working with an amazing team of artist from NYC, Los Angeles, Texas, Arkansas, Canada, Berlin, and Norway.
A c t o r s / D a n c e r s Tori Sparks Paul Zivkovich Tyler Phillips Austin Tyson Ryan VanCompernolle
P R O D U C T I O N Director: Kelly Todd Cinematographer: Tyler Sparks Editor: Kelly Todd and Natalie Deryn Johnson Sound Design: Marc Cardarelli Musician: Kimberly Shaw Composition: Kimberly and John Shaw Singer: Sarah Stanley Writer: Nick Dillenburg Costume Designer: Allison Dyke Production Manager and Assistant: Parker Murphy
*Scouting for Under Review: Katahdin September 2018*
Under Review: Katahdin is proudly supported by: Brooklyn Arts Fund Grant by the Brooklyn Arts Council Walmart E-Commerce Grant Alexis and Sally-Anne Huang Chris Frost Nancy Sands Keshet Makers Space Residency LEIMAY Fellowship NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship
*Under Review is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization*
Rewards
Sweet Soil
Donate $25.00 or more
Amount is fully tax-deductible.
Thank you for being apart of the forest with us! In addition to being listed in the film credits as a supporter, Kelly would like to give you a lovely shout out on social media.
Spectacular Seed
Donate $50.00 or more
Amount over $5.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, supporters will receive a handwritten Thank You note from Kelly Todd and the cast of Under Review: Katahdin.
Majestic Moss
Donate $50.00 or more
Amount over $5.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, supporters will receive a handwritten thank you note from Kelly Todd and the cast of Under Review: Katahdin along with a Park Advocate Sticker kindly donated by Parks Project.
Subliminal Sprout
Donate $75.00 or more
Amount over $5.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, you will receive a first-viewing link to Under Review: Katahdin before the film is made available to the public.
Wondrous Wildflower
Donate $200.00 or more
Amount over $130.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, you will receive a hand-drawn, exclusive print inspired by Under Review: Katahdin by Krista Morgenson.
Fantastic Fern
Donate $250.00 or more
Amount over $130.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, you will receive a hand-drawn, exclusive print inspired by Under Review: Katahdin by Marla Phelan.
Radiant River
Donate $500.00 or more
Amount over $130.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, supporters at this level will receive a special limited-edition print from Under Review: Katahdin. Photography by Natalie Deryn Johnson and signed by Kelly Todd.
Marvelous Mountain
Donate $1,000.00 or more
Amount over $150.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, supporters at this level will be listed as an Angel Donor during the credits for Under Review: Katahdin.
Precious Pine
Donate $3,000.00 or more
Amount over $130.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, supporters at this level will be listed as Associate Producer for Under Review: Katahdin.
Beautiful Birch
Donate $5,000.00 or more
Amount over $130.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, supporters will be listed as Executive Producer for Under Review: Katahdin.
Magnificent Maple
Donate $7,000.00 or more
Amount over $130.00 is tax-deductible.
In addition to the perks listed above, supporters at this level will be listed as Executive Producer and will be given the opportunity to have an interview of them filmed for the ending credits of Under Review: Katahdin.
Fully Claimed!
Glorious Grass
In addition to the perks listed above, you will receive a limited edition Parks Advocate beanie or mug donated by Parks Project
