Mountain Violet (2023)
Amanda Ebert & Nathan Hamer
(14 min) After the mysterious loss of a woman she loves, Violet escapes her city life to a remote cabin in the mountains. Guided by whispers from the past and the voice of a know-it-all motivational speaker, Violet is forced to confront all that was, accept all that is, and embrace whatever comes next.
About the Directors
Amanda Ebert
Amanda Ebert (she/her) is a Mount Vernon-based multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur who works in film & music. Originally from Milwaukee WI, Amanda lived in New York and Los Angeles before moving to Washington - working in theatre, film, & comedy in various capacities - as an actor, producer, devised theatre creator, and collaborator in developing new works. Amanda holds a BFA in Acting with a minor in Arts & Entertainment Management from Pace University School of Performing Arts in New York City. In addition to being a co-founder of Darcy Blue Productions, Amanda serves on the Board of Directors of Women in Film Seattle, and oversees the cinema tech department for SIFF. She is represented by TCM Talent as an actor and voiceover artist. She is currently in the inaugural cohort of Washington Filmworks' Above the Line Education Forum for emerging producers & filmmakers.
Nathan Hamer
Nathan is a multi-disciplinary artist who has devoted his life to storytelling through writing, filmmaking (both independent films & music videos), and performing with the national touring acts Kuinka & Babes In Canyon. His past works have been featured by NPR & Paste Magazine. His most recent film “Mountain Violet” won best cinematography at West Sound Film Festival, and screened at Seattle Queer Film Festival, Northwest Film Forum’s Local Sightings, and Seattle Film Summit. Nathan loves details, Washington state, and creating one-of-a-kind work.
