Micro Short

Highland Home

Written by Dan Schaefer

AFIN 2020 Semi-Finalist

  • 2020
  • 5m
  • USA
  • English
  • Celtic
  • Folk
  • Narrative

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Synopsis

A poignant tale of longing and loss is revealed when a timeworn journal transports a young girl to a place of enchanting wonders.

Writer's Biography

Dan Schaefer Writer

Award-winning filmmaker Dan Schaefer makes his directorial narrative debut with Highland Home - a music video and short film based on an original song by Kurt Rosenberg, for which Schaefer also created the film’s story. Previously, Dan has directed several documentaries including popular sports doc “Mania”, about the Portland Trailblazers, and “Figaro! Living in the Moment of a Character,” about two music schools brought together for Amadeus Mozart's comic opera.

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Recognised in this category at AFIN 2020, as announced that season.

  • Best Music Video Semi-Finalist

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