Contenders: Pig

13 Front Street,Frenchtown NJ 08825

13 March, 2022

Description

Pig is part of the inaugural Contenders mini film series at ArtYard ArtYard is excited to partner with Neon to present the inaugural Contenders film series, four films from diverse genres and countries — all with one common connection. They all share quality, exciting, and humanistic storytelling. All four films — Flee, Pig, Spencer, and The Worst Person in the World — have garnered both critical and audience praise, and are now in the Awards conversation for Best International Feature. The films will be screened with showings between Thursday, March 10 and Sunday, March 13, with the chance to watch all films on Saturday and Sunday. A recorded Q&A will follow each film. The Contenders film series is curated by Steven Raphael and offered free of charge thanks to Neon, a film and distribution company. Donations to ArtYard are welcomed the day of the screening. All photos and video are courtesy of Neon. Pig Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski Run Time: 92 minutes A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped. ArtYard is an incubator for creative expression and a catalyst for collaborations that reveal the transformational power of art. We are an interdisciplinary alternative contemporary art center comprised of an exhibition space, theater, and residency program, dedicated to presenting transformative artwork, fostering unexpected collaborations, and incubating original new work. Address: 13 Front Street, Frenchtown NJ Email: [email protected] Phone: (908) 996-5018