Lucas Cunningham

I'm a writer, filmmaker, and Division 1 track runner living in Chicago, where I'm getting my MFA in Screenwriting through DePaul and The Second City. I grew up in Bellingham, WA, where I cultivated a love for the outdoors, and graduated Pomona College with degrees in Media Studies and Environmental Physics. I hope to make movies that connect us with the natural world, and with each other.

My Work

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Far West

Creator: Lucas Cunningham

Far West

Creator: Lucas Cunningham
Two at-odds brothers are forced to reconcile when their father's death brings a shady character to their doorstep.Shot over 12 hours at a former commune in Northern California, FAR WEST is about the legacy of the American West, and what happens when you play the game all the way to the end.
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Far West

Creator: Lucas Cunningham

Far West

Creator: Lucas Cunningham
Shot over 12 hours at former commune in Northern California, Far West began as a reason to make a blood squib and shoot in a crazy place.It became a piece about the myth and reality of the American West. Who brandishes the mantle of masculinity, violence, change -- and who really bears it? It's about brotherhood, country music, and a way forward.
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The Man in the Fiber Optic Cable

Creator: Lucas Cunningham

The Man in the Fiber Optic Cable

Creator: Lucas Cunningham
I wrote "The Man in the Fiber Optic Cable" during Covid, while living, training, and doing online school from a remote cabin in Idaho. I was taking a class about digital media and the hidden labor and exploitation that goes into it. At the same time, I was grappling with my own injuries and struggles with isolation. The script was originally a short story, but I realized it was better suited to a visual medium.Thanks to some creative problem solving and about half my cross-country team, I was able to realize my goal. I'm so excited to share it.