Director Rowena Potts Editor Kathryn Alley Cinematography Rowena Potts and Christi Mladic Janney Sound Design Annie Breslin and Peter Johnson Sound Mix Nicholas Redmond Original Music Matthew Morison Color Jarryd Hall
Festivals
Environmental Film Festival Australia, October 2017 (Melbourne, Australia)
Big Sky Documentary Festival, February 2018 (Missoula, Montana)
Independent Film Festival Boston, May 2018 (Boston, Massachusetts) Grand Jury Prize for Documentary Short
St. Kilda Film Festival, May 2018 (Melbourne, Australia)
Brooklyn Film Festival, June 2018 (Brooklyn, New York)
Down Under Berlin Film Festival, September 2018 (Berlin, Germany)
Bobst Film Festival, September 2018 (New York, New York) Jury Award (Honorable Mention)
Arthouse Asia, January 2019 (Kolkata, India)
Athens International Film & Video Festival, October 2019 (Athens, Ohio)
A documentary portrait of two dedicated pigeon breeders who decide to enter their pigeons into a local competition. Focusing on their love for the tradition and their passion for the birds, They Come Home provides an observational glimpse into the world of men who raise flying pigeons, paying homage to an enduring subculture in New York City.
21 mins. © 2017
They Come Home is available to stream here.
In a field of compelling stories, we were captivated by the understated story of two men whose friendship is grounded in a shared passion that few truly understand or appreciate. We were impressed with both the artistry and discipline of the filmmaking, which gave us an intimate glimpse into a unique world. Not only is the film visually beautiful with a well-crafted aesthetic, the director allows the characters to be themselves without pushing an agenda. The subjects love and care for creatures some would consider unloveable, but that they see as a way of life. We give the Grand Jury Documentary Short Award to They Come Home.
Independent Film Festival Boston 2018 Grand Jury Prize
