RUNNING WITH THE WILD (2020)
DIRECTED BY BIRK GRAN
STARRING JOHAN GRAN
Birk Gran (Right) and Johan Gran (Left) filming in their hometown of Irvington, NY.
SYNOPSIS
Youthful and lackadaisical, Peter escapes from his troubles at home to find himself alone in the mystical wilderness. He soon finds that a spirit, more eyre than his past, stalks him through these woods.
ABOUT
Completed during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York, RUNNING WITH THE WILD was the first short film produced by Brothers Gran Productions. Based on Henrik Ibsen’s PEER GYNT, the film is a testament to their Norwegian heritage and eagerness to adapt classic stories for modern audiences. The film was shot on a micro-budget and garnered 5 festival official selections, including 3 Finalist Awards at the Independent Shorts Awards and the EVVY Award for Outstanding-Single Camera Direction.