About the film.
It started on Prickly Mountain.
This unexpected hotspot for innovation of all kinds, hidden in a valley otherwise famous for its ski resorts and golf courses, is emblematic of the free spirit and back-to-the-land ethos that attracts visitors and transplants to Vermont. Using in-depth interviews with key characters and blending archival photos with modern architectural video to unpack the history and impact of the design/ build movement, the film provides the viewer with an immersive experience of design/ build- both in its legacy and process.
It wasn’t until filmmaker Allie became an adult that she really realized she grew up in an architecture movement. She set out in 2017 to create a feature documentary, only to discover that her journey mirrored the improvisational spirit of the design/build philosophy she sought to capture.
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About the team.
Allie Rood | Director
Allie graduated with a BA in Art with a focus on sculpture and digital media, from Whitman College. She is also an alumnus of Yestermorrow Design/ Build school. Allie is a filmmaker and content creator, who has spent over a decade telling stories in the outdoor industry. She has produced multiple films which have screened at various festivals. For the last 4 years, Allie has worked as Creative Production Manager for the beloved New Zealand outdoor brand Macpac- leading production for all content streams in the business. Allie considers Prickly Mountain, a documentary about her hometown, to be a very personal passion project; she has been working on it for over eight years.
Oliver Dawe | Editor
https://thespinoff.co.nz/authors/oliver-dawe
Oliver Dawe is a filmmaker based in Ōtautahi, Christchurch - New Zealand. Oliver Dawe eats, sleeps and breathes film, and continues to passionately pursue his filmmaking dreams with a gifted eye for crafting story. He is no stranger to design, being the son of a sculptor, Oliver has been an integral piece of the Design/ Build Movie creation. After editing an engrossing 8 minute sizzle reel, he has come on board to craft the feature length documentary for Prickly Mountain.
Corey Henrickson | Cinematographer
https://www.coreyhendrickson.com/
Corey is a Director and DP working in television, documentary film and branded content. He lives in Middlebury, Vermont and started his business in 2005. Allie connected with Corey after seeing his work in the Collective Quarterly 2 magazine publication in 2014. Corey has been an incredible sounding board, source of support and DP for much of the film’s 6 year production.
