A Kind Favor

Filmmaker(s)
Running Time
Short Film
5 minutes
Genres
Documentary, Short

A Kind Favor

In the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, ceramicist Jessie DuBois and her grandmother, Marcia, engage in a heartfelt conversation about life, death, art and the pottery school Marcia and her husband built in the 1960s. Honoring her family’s past, DuBois forages for clay among the ruins of her grandparents’ home which was tragically destroyed by a wildfire.

A single, large clay pot sits on a wooden shelf in front of a weathered, partially crumbled brick and plaster wall. The outdoor scene feels rustic and quiet, with muted colors and rough textures highlighting the handmade pottery against the aged structure.
An overhead view of a pottery wheel spinning as hands shape wet clay into a vessel. The wheel and surrounding area are splattered with clay, capturing the dynamic motion and tactile process of ceramics making.
A close-up of hands working with wet clay on a pottery wheel, gently shaping the rim of a vessel. The person's fingers are covered in clay and they use a natural sponge, capturing the artistry and tactile details of ceramic creation. Warm light highlights the textures of the clay and hands.
A person sits at a pottery wheel, shaping a tall clay vessel with both hands. Their clothes and arms are covered in clay, and containers filled with tools and materials surround them. The rustic, textured wall in the background adds to the artistic atmosphere of the workspace.
A film poster shows a close-up of hands shaping a clay vase on a pottery wheel, with earthy textures and tones in the background. The title "A Kind Favor" is displayed in bold, stylized lettering across the vase, along with credits for the filmmakers Christian Klein & Mattias Evangelista, and featured cast Jessie Dubois & Marcia McDougal. The poster notes the film is shot on location in Davenport, California.
Film details
Year(s) screened
  • 2025
Subtitles
None
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