About this Video
In a poetic story of resilience, Altadena residents and first responders recall the damages and response after the Eaton Fire burned their historic community.
The short documentary includes interviews with the Pasadena Fire Department, California National Guard, and Pasadena Humane Animal Evacuation Center.
Shot on 16mm film without synch sound, the cross-processed negatives create a visual language of soot, which cycles themes of transformation and loss.
Creator
Bennett Curran
Creator
Bennett Curran is an actor, filmmaker, and producer originally from Phoenix, Arizona. His University of Arizona senior thesis documentary, 'California is Burning,' premiered at the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and won Best Student Film and Oceanside International Film Festival. The 22-year-old filmmaker is dedicated to preserving the tradition of analogue filmmaking with the voice of a new generation. He founded his production company, Flourishing, to exclusively connect artists and brands with the power of motion picture film. Acting credits include Sony/Blumhouse's thriller 'Afraid' and the upcoming Amazon Prime Video series 'Criminal.'