A Sugarbush Tale

Hi Chris, ok so my review is as follows: The main guy making the syrup is a natural storyteller and talker. Therefore was a good subject, eager to explain, show and draw the viewer in with his passion for this hobby (or livelihood, we don't know). When he talks about the 'sugar steambath', you can almost smell it!

The pacing of the editing was good, slow country living feeling. It gave the viewer a real wish to be there in nature with him, enjoying a very different pace of life than most of us city dwellers are used to (I live in NYC!) In fact, you could have added even more to this by having some longer, lingering shots where he's just sitting and thinking as he's looking into the fire. No need for voiceover, just let the silence build.

Since you were documenting a process, what was missing was the result: the syrup itself! Some footage of the golden stuff dribbling off a spoon with sunshine behind it.

Overall though, very interesting and likeable documentary.

Would be great if you could also review and add a few pointers to my own short film "Do You Want To Buy Some Cookies?" over here: https://www.studentfilms.com/showcase/do-you-want-to-buy-some-cookies-short-film.178/

This was my 1st attempt at working with actors.

Thanks,
Tom