BUCKSKIN Short Film Competition

BUCKSKIN

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

Screenings

Screens as part of
SHORTS PROGRAM: DOCUMENTARY 2
October 24, 5:00 p.m.

Chinese 2

Details

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

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