North Branch
A Short Documentary
By
Andrew J. Morgan
Nick Nummerdor
Now Streaming on Amazon Prime, Vimeo, & Youtube.
Overview
Throughout the 1970s, brothers Jerry and Jeff Kellogg of Muskegon, Michigan were a force to be reckoned with in the sport of marathon canoe racing.
Growing up along the north branch of the Au Sable River as second generation paddlers, the brothers won their first local race as teenagers and never looked back.
The brothers took home consecutive wins in the 120 mile Au Sable Canoe Marathon; all while battling 15 hours of steady paddling through the night. Their contribution to the sport of canoe racing set new standards for racers to come with over a decade worth of top 5 finishes.
Short Documentary
Runtime: 19:00
Digital HD
Completed January 2018
Filmed near Mio Michigan.
Pre-Post Production in Chicago Illinois
"Canoe Marathon Champs Repeat." 1972 - Jerry's second Au Sable win. He teamed back up with Jeff the next year and won again.
"Its nice to know your the best."
Two of Jerrys sons complete the marathon in 2017.
Directors Nick and Andrew with Jeffs son John and niece June with Jerry and his son Josh.
Screenings
Fresh Coast Film Festival - Marquette MI - October 2017
Central Michigan University International Film Festival - February 2018
The Doc Talk Show - Chicago IL - February 2018
North by Midwest No Budget Film Festival - Kalamazoo MI - March 2018
Dox on the Fox -Batavia Illinois - March 23 & 24 2018
*Awarded Midwest Fox!
Low Res Studio, Doc Night - Chicago IL - April 5 2018
Shawnee Shorts - Illinois - April 14 2018
FREEP Film Festival - Detroit MI - April 13-15 2018
Solemn Oath, Oath Day - Little Cabin Films Showcase - June 9 2018
Walkerville Film Festival - Canada - June 14 2018
Threadbare Mitten Film Festival - Lansing MI - June 22 2018
Windy City International Film Festival - Chicago IL - July 12 2018
Ausable Canoe Marathon -Grayling MI Premiere - July 27th
Blue Whiskey Film Festival - Chicago IL - August 3 2018
*Nominated Best Documentary*
Sunrise 45 Alpena Film Festival - Alpena MI - August 19 2018
Kellogg Canoe Racing Screening - Leelanua MI - August 19 2018
Cindependent Film Festival - Cincinnati OH - August 24 2018
*Nominated Best Short Documentary*
Iowa Independent Film Festival - Mason City IA - August 24 2018
SOO Film Festival - Sault Ste Marie MI - September 14
Full Bloom Film Festival - Statesville NC - September 14 2018
Hell's Half Mile Music & Film Festival - Bay City MI - September 30
Big Water Film Festival - Ashland WI - November 7 2018
More TBD
Here us talk about the film on CinemaJaw Movies Podcast 08/06/2018
Please contact info@littlecabinfilms.com if you are interesting in screening the film in 2018/2019.
Director Biography
Co-Directors Nick Nummerdor & Andrew Morgan have been making videos together since they became friends in middle school. After relocating from Muskegon Michigan to Chicago Illinois, they began making a variety of films together via their company Little Cabin Films.
In 2013 they released their first feature documentary "Vannin'", which entertained film festival audiences all over the world. Vannin’ screened at Calgary Underground Film Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest, Virginia Film Festival, San Francisco Doc Fest, Beloit International Film Festival, Wisconsin Public Television (Directors Cut), & had a run at Alamo Draft House- Austin Tx.
Credits
Produced By Little Cabin Films
Directed By
Andrew Morgan & Nick Nummerdor
Camera
Andrew Morgan, Nick Nummerdor
Producers
Nick Nummerdor, Andrew Morgan, Kolee Kellogg Jungers, Matt Lauterbach
Editor
Matt Lauterbach
Motion Graphics
Rob Nastoff
Sound Mix
Mike Koza
Featuring
Jerry Kellogg, Kolee Kellogg Jungers, Junebug, Josh Kellogg, John Kellogg, Mike Kellogg, Jeff Kellogg
Historical Photos
The Kellogg Family
Special Thanks
Katie Morgan, Karli Nelson, The Kellogg Family
Music
Theo Katsaounis
Donny Mahlmeister
