When Tyson Balcomb and Chapin Hemmingway met at Orcas Island’s Camp Four Winds in the summer of 1999, the young boys instantly shared an interest in cinema. Unbeknownst to them, they would continue their friendship for the next ten years, founding their own film company during their college years. In the summer of 2007, the young men returned to Orcas Island along with a small cast and crew to film the majority of their first feature film, Last September.

The story centers on Mitchell and Tim, two young men trying to reclaim their alienated friendship after the death of Mitchell’s mother. The film features extensive shots of the beautiful San Juan Islands, mostly near Deer Harbor, and was nominated for “Best Visual Effects” at Indiefest U.S.A. Film Festival.

Following its premiere last December, Last September has received widespread acclaim. The film was recently selected by the Tacoma Film Festival, where it screened on October 5.

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