Art touches every day in profound ways, bringing us closer to our nature, our memories, our humanity, and to each other.
Note: On the 8th Day is the winner of the Best Animated Short Award this year.
In the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, LA-based ceramicist Jessie DuBois spends cherished moments with her grandmother, Marcia. Their deep bond is evident as they engage in a heartfelt conversation about life, death, art, and the family legacy of creating pottery—a tradition Marcia began with her husband Bruce in the 1960s. As a meaningful way of honoring this heritage, Jessie forages for clay amongst the ruins of her grandmother’s home, which was tragically destroyed by a wildfire in 2020. Through her art, Jessie keeps the essence of her family and the spirit of her grandmother's home beautifully alive.
Directors' Bio:
Christian Klein is a cinematographer, with A Kind Favor being his co-directorial debut. Originally from the Bay Area where he began his film career, he is now based in Los Angeles focusing on documentary, narrative, and branded films. Mattias Evangelista is a director and editor currently based in Los Angeles. As a filmmaker, he strives to tell human stories and brings passion and empathy to every project he works on. His short films have screened in prestigious festivals around the globe and he’s a seven-time Vimeo Staff Pick award winner.
- Runtime5 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- PremiereNorthwest Premiere
- DirectorChristian Klein, Mattias Evangelista
Art touches every day in profound ways, bringing us closer to our nature, our memories, our humanity, and to each other.
Note: On the 8th Day is the winner of the Best Animated Short Award this year.
In the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, LA-based ceramicist Jessie DuBois spends cherished moments with her grandmother, Marcia. Their deep bond is evident as they engage in a heartfelt conversation about life, death, art, and the family legacy of creating pottery—a tradition Marcia began with her husband Bruce in the 1960s. As a meaningful way of honoring this heritage, Jessie forages for clay amongst the ruins of her grandmother’s home, which was tragically destroyed by a wildfire in 2020. Through her art, Jessie keeps the essence of her family and the spirit of her grandmother's home beautifully alive.
Directors' Bio:
Christian Klein is a cinematographer, with A Kind Favor being his co-directorial debut. Originally from the Bay Area where he began his film career, he is now based in Los Angeles focusing on documentary, narrative, and branded films. Mattias Evangelista is a director and editor currently based in Los Angeles. As a filmmaker, he strives to tell human stories and brings passion and empathy to every project he works on. His short films have screened in prestigious festivals around the globe and he’s a seven-time Vimeo Staff Pick award winner.
- Runtime5 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUSA
- PremiereNorthwest Premiere
- DirectorChristian Klein, Mattias Evangelista