2019
Documentary Short
Runtime: 14:38
Roles: Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Sound Design
Synopsis
Following the haves and the have-nots during Kentucky Derby weekend via on-location interviews from varied perspectives, The Derby explores unseen sides of Kentucky’s biggest sporting event.
From an anonymous reveler on Millionaires Row, to Guatemalan equine workers supporting their relatives, the film offers a thoughtful yet fun peek beyond the mint juleps and fancy hats and into the heart of the fastest two minutes in sports.
DISTRIBUTION
The Atlantic
PBS Reel South
AWARDS
Vimeo Staff Pick
Indie Grits Reel South Short Award
PRESS/REVIEWS
The Atlantic: The Kentucky Derby Exposes America's Innards
Short of the Week: The Derby Review
PBS: The Kentucky Derby Says as Much About America as Horse Racing
Courier-Journal: Award-winning documentary looks at side of Ky Derby seldom shown
Insider Louisville: Local documentary 'The Derby' premieres on PBS starting Monday
Film Fatale: Interview April 27th, 2019
SCREENINGS
University Film & Video Association Conference, 2019
Minneapolis, MN
TBD
Interrobang Film Festival
Des Moines, IA
June 29, 2019: 11:15am
Snake Alley Film Festival
Burlington, IA
June 20, 2019: 6pm
June 21, 2019: 8pm
June 22, 2019: 6pm
Short Film Slam
Louisville, KY
May 9, 2019: 8pm
Indy Film Fest
Indianapolis, IN
May 8th, 2019: 5pm
May 6th, 2019: 7pm
Speed Art Museum Sneak Preview
Louisville, KY
April 28, 2019: 3pm & 4pm
Crossroads Film Festival
Jackson, MS
April 13, 2019: 2:45pm
Thin Line Film Festival
Denton, TX
April 13, 2019: 2pm
RiverRun Official Selection
*Academy Award Qualifying*
Winston-Salem, NC
April 6, 2019: 7:30pm
April 13, 2019: 12:30pm
Indie Grits Film Festival
Columbia, SC
March 28th, 2019: 1:45pm
March 30th, 2019: 8pm
Request a screening theremingtonsmith@gmail.com
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