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The end of an era looms as 4th-generation dairy farmer Ned nears a long overdue retirement. His adult son, Jacob, has chosen a different life path, effectively ending his family’s long history on the farm, a choice that prompts a new level of introspection from both father and son.


Creator
Giles Perkins is a writer and director based in Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Giles is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts with a B.F.A. in Film & Television Production. His two most recent films, Expiration Date (documentary) and Apollo (narrative), explore niche interpersonal conflict emanating from misguided American ideals. Expiration Date screened at the St. Louis International Film Festival, Norwich Film Festival, New Hampshire Film Festival, and Lunenburg Doc Fest this fall. The film will have its west coast premiere at the American Documentary and Animation Film Festival this spring. Apollo had its world premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival where it was nominated for best short film. more...

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