TFPF 2007 RECIPIENT
$6,000 for production
ST. NICK is the story of a brother and sister on the run. He's
eleven, she's eight. They've left their home for some unknown reason
and are living in the woods, hiding in barns and sheds, doing what they
can to survive. As the bitter Texas winter sets in, they strike up
residence in an abandoned country house and, for a brief, happy period,
manage to escape the harsh realities of their circumstances. An elegiac
look at childhood, ST. NICK is by turns elliptical and pragmatic;
mysterious and funny; exciting and sad. It is a kids' film for adults -
specifically for adults who remember all the confusion, wonder and
loneliness that are part of growing up.
David Lowery
is a filmmaker from Texas. His work includes the award-winning short A
CATALOG OF ANTICIPATIONS and the acclaimed essay film SOME ANALOG
LINES. His work has screened at festivals worldwide, including
Slamdance and SXSW, as well as on IFC, PBS and at Wholphin. He is an
alumni of the Berlinale Talent Campus and a two-time recipient of a
TFPF Production Grant. ST. NICK is his first feature.
David Lowery's WebsiteSt. Nick - Clip 1 from ST NICK on Vimeo.