WINTER AT WESTBETH

Feature Documentary

  • WINTER AT WESTBETH

Synopsis

Filmed across one extraordinary year in New York City’s Westbeth Artists Housing, video artist Edith Stephen (95) hopes to complete an experimental film for her birthday; revered contemporary dancer Dudley Williams (75) rehearses for an electrifying return to the stage; and published poet Ilsa Gilbert (82) faces her impending mortality with revealingly candind poetry. An inspirational story about community, ageing and the need to keep creating.

Awards/Nominations

  • Doc NYC 2016 – Metropolis Competition Special Mention
  • Melbourne International Film Festival 2016 – Official Selection
  • Sydney Film Festival 2016 – Official Selection
  • Dungog Film Festival 2016 – Offical Selection
  • Salem Film Festival 2017 – Official Selection
  • ZagrebDox 2017 – Official Selection
  • Gold Coast Film Festival (USA) 2017 – Official Selection
  • Mid North Coast Creative Ageing Festival 2017 – Official Selection
  • Screenwave International Film Festival 2017 – Official Selection
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Credits

WRITER/ DIRECTOR/ DOP:
Rohan Spong

PRODUCER:
Lizzette Atkins
Adam Farrington-Williams

EDITOR:
Peter Carrodus & Cindy Clarkson

COMPOSER:
Georgia Fields

DISTRIBUTOR AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND:
Vendetta Films

INTERNATIONAL SALES AGENT:
Feel Sales