St. Nick

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.

About the Narratives-in-Progress screening series:

Filmmakers screen their "rough cuts" (or "near-fine-cuts") for a filmmaker-member audience, and receive constructive comments and feedback. The meetings will be moderated by experienced Austin film professionals. Participants will be expected to agree to confidentiality regarding the film and the comments received, as the films to be screened have not been finalized.

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