RHSRNbc, in collaboration with film industry experts and UBC students, has developed a film based on the Frontlines narrative included as part of the Building Resilient Rural Communities: Responding to Climate Change and Ecosystem Disruption book/learning hub published in March 2023.
The story enables a deeper exploration and understanding of the challenges faced by rural communities affected by climate change disruption, while highlighting the resilience and transformative nature of these communities. The goal of this work is to develop another avenue of engagement, particularly for youth.
Carmen, Thomas, and Macy grew up among the towering cedar trees that gave their small rural town its name. Now, having just graduated high school, the trio decide to embark on a final camping trip before they each go their own way. Carmen isn’t sure where her path might lead, but over the course of their trip, she stumbles across upsetting devastation, and a spark is ignited in her – and she knows that something has to change if the community they love can be saved in time.
About the filmmaker:
Mac Pettit is a recent BFA graduate of Film Production at UBC. Mac’s interest in Film Production was sparked in high school when he was invited into the Advanced Film Class. Since then, he has worked to become a better storyteller through the audiovisual medium. On the side, Mac runs a freelance videography website, occasionally shooting weddings and local business advertisements. When Mac is not obsessively engaged in writing, directing, or editing a film, he enjoys doing Improv with the club at UBC.
