Short Films...

....BIG Impact

“Gayle Knutson does more in 18 minutes than most filmmakers do in two hours.”* 

CLICK ON DVD IMAGE BELOW FOR

MORE INFORMATION ON EACH FILM

PRISONER 32,232

A glimpse into the very unique life of  Norwegian immigrant Reidar Dittmann, who settled in Minnesota after World War II. Dittmann recalls how the Nazi invasion of Norway led to his eventual incarceration in Buchenwald concentration camp. His experiences offer important lessons that ring true in today’s world.

WINNER OF

23 AWARDS WORLDWIDE INCLUDING A REGIONAL EMMY!

Phone

651-433-4499

INCLUDED IN THE PERMANENT FILM COLLECTION AT THE    U.S. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM

INCLUDED IN THE PERMANENT FILM COLLECTION AT THE    U.S. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

GRANDFATHER’S BIRTHDAY

An award-winning 18-minute DVD, traces the key moments in Grandfather’s day and what transpires as he comes to grips with the realities of his life. This poignant story, starring veteran stage, screen and TV actor Robert Prosky, sends an important message to us all about how we view our elderly friends, neighbors and family members.

IF THERE WERE NO LUTHERANS...WOULD THERE STILL BE

GREEN JELL-O® ?

A hilarious, 12-minute short documentary on DVD and companion book highlighting the escapades of the wacky Minnesota minister known as “The Church Sign Guy.” See how Rev. Steve Molin (who authors the book featuring 120 of his favorite church signs) changes his corner of the world and the local traffic pattern one church yard sign at a time. The documentary, a hit at more than 35 film festivals worldwide, shows the “wild side” of Lutheran-hood.

Gayle Knutson – Filmmaker/Keynote Speaker

Gayle’s expertise as a communicator shows not only through her filmmaking, but also as a public speaker. Audiences across the country have enjoyed Gayle’s often hilarious and inspirational tales of life in the movie business. Her talks include a look at some of her work, always a crowd-pleasing and thought-provoking addition to the entire presentation.

1. *       From review by Marshall Fine, Gannett Newspapers, about GRANDFATHER’S BIRTHDAY.
   

2. **     Quote from Carole Peterson, Program Committee, SALT (Seniors Actively Living Together), Burnsville, MN.