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| Directed by | Patrick Rea |
| Written by | Whitney Wegman-Wood |
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| Cinematography | Taylor Snyder |
| Edited by | Patrick Rea |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $36,000 |
The Last Butterflies is a 2023 short survival drama directed by Patrick Rea and written by Whitney Wegman-Wood. The film stars Wegman-Wood, Cooper Andrews, Adam Boyer, Merrick McCartha, Amber Grayson and Ivy Hickman.
Plot
A mother and child seek shelter in a dystopia after environmental disasters caused society to plummet.
Cast
- Whitney Wegman-Wood
- Cooper Andrews
- Merrick McCartha
- Adam Boyer
- Amber Grayson
- Ivy Hickman
- Herb Jackson Jr.
Production
Wegman-Wood was inspired by nightmares and anxiety dreams she experienced in 2019 about "world rife with drought, famine and environmental devastation." Principal photography occurred in 2022 in Kansas City, Mound City, The Mildred Store in Mildred, Kansas, and Oceanside, California. Wegman-Wood co-starred in the film with Cooper Andrews. Patrick Rea directed and Sue Vicory was the executive producer.
Release
The film premiered in 2023 at Arizona Underground Film Festival and screened at Coronado Island Film Festival, Culver City Film Festival San Diego Film Week, Borrego Springs Film Festival, and Always Late TV Movie Awards.
Reception
| Festival | Year | Award | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Arizona Underground Film Festival | 2023 | Best Narrative Short | The Last Butterflies | Won | |
| Coronado Island Film Festival | 2023 | Frances Marion Award for outstanding achievement in screenwriting by a woman | Whitney Wegman-Wood | Won | |
| San Diego Film Week | 2023 | Best Drama Short Film | The Last Butterflies | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Hardison, Ryan (2024-01-10). "Local filmmaker turns personal nightmare into an artistic feat in 'The Last Butterflies'". North Coast Current. Archived from the original on 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ Hurrelbrink, Bill; Chapin, Grace (2022-11-07). "Short film being filmed in KC". KCTV. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Mackie, Michael (2022-11-16). "Apocalypse Wow: Walking Dead fan favorite Cooper Andrews films in the metro". The Pitch. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ^ "Mildred in spotlight". The Iola Register. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ a b Sinks, Sydney Sinks (2024-02-08). "Filmmaker to Come to Godfrey with Apocalyptic Story Starring "The Walking Dead" Cast Member". EdGlenToday. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ McIntosh, Linda (2023-10-27). "Community events in San Diego County: from Bike the Coast to Light Up a Life". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2023-11-20.
- ^ "Culver City native featured in film festival Dec. 1-7 | wavepublication". 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ "2023 Arizona Underground Film Festival Award Winners". Arizona Underground Film Festival. 2023-11-19. Archived from the original on 2023-11-19. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ "2023 San Diego Film Week Award Nominations". San Diego Film Week. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
External links
- The Last Butterflies at IMDb
- The Last Butterflies at Letterboxd
- Interview with Andrews on KMBC-TV Twitter
- Interview with Wegman-Wood at Borrego Springs Film Festival