Communication and Culture alumna Kirsten Bolton – along with brother and fellow UofC grad Devon (B.A. History ’96) “Shipwrecked,” a short film by brother-sister filmmakers and University of Calgary alumni Devon Bolton (B.A. History ’96) and Kirsten Bolton (B.A. English ’90; M.A. Communications ’93) has been officially selected to the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

It was chosen from over 2000 entries, and its premiere marks the first of the festivals into which Shipwrecked has been entered. Of the 283 films screened at Rhode Island this year, Shipwrecked is one of only 15 Canadian films selected.

“What started out as a small art film for Bravo has become something quite special, and we’re thrilled to be included in such a prestigious festival,” says writer-producer Kirsten Bolton. “We were in the first round of films the festival selected and the organizer contacted us last week to notify us that Shipwrecked is now getting a second showing added to the program, screening ahead of a feature film. I hope that’s a good sign!”

Shipwrecked is the story of a lonely 10-year-old boy who discovers a miniature shipwreck on a cold, isolated beach. Shocked to find dozens of tiny footprints leading away from the historic sailing vessel, the boy follows the prints, uncovering and examining tiny artifacts left behind by the crew until the intrusion of his mother on the scene dashes his world and he finds all is not as it seems.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 September 2006 )