BUCKSKIN Short Film Competition
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Country: USA
Year: 2026
Director: Mars Verrone
Producer: Mars Verrone
Director of Photography: Stella Rae Binion
Editor: Mars Verrone
Music: Mars Verrone
Running Time (minutes): 17
Language: English

Screens as part of SHORTS PROGRAM: DOCUMENTARY 2
An experimental portrait of the filmmaker’s grandfather: Carroll B. Williams, a ground-breaking African-American and Indigenous forester, reflecting on his work and legacy in the twilight of his life.
Mars Verrone is a filmmaker from Los Angeles, CA, currently based in Brooklyn, NY. As a first-time producer, Mars developed and produced the Oscar®-shortlisted feature documentary UNION, which premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. Their work has been supported by Ford Foundation, Field of Vision and the IDA, among others.
Mars Verrone
mverrone@proton.me
Country: USA
Year: 2026
Director: Mars Verrone
Producer: Mars Verrone
Director of Photography: Stella Rae Binion
Editor: Mars Verrone
Music: Mars Verrone
Running Time (minutes): 17
Language: English