Peak Season – Co-directors Steven Kanter & Henry Loevner

In their sophomore feature film co-directors Steven Kanter and Henry Loevner track the story of New York yuppies Amy and Max during their time in the wealthy resort town of  Jackson Hole, Wyoming while on a summer vacation. Amy wants to enjoy a romantic getaway with her fiancé. But Max neglects Amy to spend the week working, leaving her to wander town alone. Amy finds a friend in Loren, a local wilderness guide who takes her fly fishing. She’s immediately drawn to this magnetic, free spirited stranger. Both lonely and lost in their  own lives, Amy and Loren share an instant connection. When Max is called away on business, Amy & Loren spend the week together exploring the Tetons. As her bond with Loren grows into something more than friendship, Amy questions whether she’ll return to NYC with Max after all. Co-directors Steven Kanter and Henry Loevner (The End of Us) stop by to talk about their inspiration for making the film, working with superb cast that includes; Claudio Restrepo, Derrick Joseph DeBlasis, and Ben Coleman, and why they decided to set the film in a mountain resort town.

 

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About the filmmaker – Director / Writer /  Producer / Editior Cinematographer Henry Loevner is an LA-based filmmaker, though his family lives in Wyoming. His debut feature The End of Us (2021) premiered in competition at SXSW 2021. His short film Nest Egg was an Official Selection at Aspen Shortsfest and Palm Springs ShortFest 2019. Peak Season marks Henry’s second feature collaboration with Steven Kanter.

About the filmmaker – Director / Writer /  Producer / Editor Cinematographer / Composer Steven Kanter is a Los Angeles-based filmmaker and composer from Detroit, Michigan. His first feature The End of Us premiered in competition at SXSW 2021. He’s directed and produced commercial projects for a variety of brands – including Amazon, HBO MAX, and Toyota USA. Peak Season is Steven’s second feature collaboration with Henry Loevner.

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“For a sophomore feature outing, “Peak Season” demonstrates that the filmmaking duo have more to say about life and love, taking the things that they’ve learned and utilizing them well.” – Douglas Davidson, Elements of Madness

“At just around 80 minutes, Peak Season manages to craft a heartfelt, authentic, and endearing portrayal of friendship that will not only entertain, but will provoke some thought, too.” – Emily Bernard, Collider

“This is the type of indie charmer that gets nearly everything right. While it doesn’t reach any new or thrilling heights, this authentic story of friendship is simple, relatable, and features authentic characters that elicit real emotion from viewers.” – Louisa Moore, Screen Zealots

“The dialogue feels authentic and natural and the mountains are stunning.” – Rachel Wagner, rachelsreviews.net

“No one gets to relax in Henry Loevner and Steven Kanter’s delightful second feature, except for the audience for whom the vacation film will actually feel like an excursion.” – Stephen Saito, Moveable Fest