“Twisp: the Power of Community,” a locally produced documentary exploring what makes Twisp a special place, will have its public premiere on Feb. 22 at the Methow Valley Community Center. The free screening begins at 7 p.m.
The 40-minute-long movie was produced by Leslie Goodman and has been a year in the making. It features interviews with a variety of local residents, community activists, nonprofit leaders, elected officials and businesspeople.
“The film shows how the community has, time after time, converted challenge into opportunity — coming together better and stronger after each setback.” Goodman said in a press release.
Goodman is owner of Alchemy on Demand, a full-service creative agency on the TwispWorks campus.
Funding for the film was started with a grant from Seattle-based Artist Trust, which has been augmented by generous local businesses and individuals, Goodman said.
Local musicians contributed to the score, including Luc Reynaud of Luc and the Lovingtons and Brittany Jean. Terry Hunt contributed aerial footage and technical advice.
Goodman, who learned documentary filmmaking at Twisp’s own Wild Mind Film Camp in 2013, says the film has been an ongoing lesson in gratitude and appreciation.
“We are so fortunate to live in a community where people hold a high vision of the kind of world they want to live in — and give so generously of their time and resources to help us get there,” she said. “I’m hopeful that people all over the country will be inspired by our town — and our valley’s — example.”
For more information, visit www.twispmovie.com.
