Film

Dear Pippa

A letter from a mother to a daughter about the outdoors, being a woman, uncovering past scars, confronting fear, and evolving her definition of bravery.
 

About

Running time

8 minutes

Country / Nationality

USA

Our Judges say:

Nice poetic commentary. Story punctuated by lovely colours and wildlife shots.

Simon Taylor

Throughout her life, the woods have provided Els Van Woert with inspiration and balance. It is why she loves trail running. Today, many of her adventures on the trail are spent in the Vermont woods with her 5-year-old daughter, Pippa. In a letter to Pippa, Els describes this relationship with the outdoors. But through her words, she also explores all that motherhood has taught her about being a woman, uncovering past scars, confronting fear, discovering vulnerability, and evolving her definition of bravery.

Sustainability Notes

All of this was shot out the backdoor by a one-person crew. Very little footprint.