Written By Naomi Thomson Lynn Lukkas, a filmmaker and professor at the University of Minnesota has been an artist and storyteller her entire life. The primary focus of her work is telling older women’s stories, as they are among the most ignored demographic in today's society. She’s made dozens of projects throughout her career, many recognized internationally, but this year she released her very first feature length film. Lynn Tjerrnan LukkasClaire Facing North is a film of self discovery and a story in which Claire, an older woman picks up Iris, a young irreverent traveler hitchhiking in Iceland. This influential collision between the two women of different generations launches them on a journey through Iceland together as they engage in a series of reflective conversations amidst beautiful scenery. But while the imagery of the film is incredibly moving, with vivid colors and the creative uses of light, Lynn’s process for the film is what sets it apart. In fact, the entire 76 minute film was shot over the span of only 17 days with a very small crew. “This is pretty atypical, having a cast and crew of only 6 people to make a feature film”, Eric Schleicher, the cinematographer for the film said, “Kind of insane, and almost unheard of”. A major advantage that helped the two week film process run smoothly was Lynn’s clear vision. “I had a really good idea of what this film was going to look like visually”, Lukkas reflected, “Because I had been to...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 24 May