Directed by James DeLisio (2024) | 17 minutes
"Smoke Signals" follows the volunteers at High Point Lookout, one of the last remaining fire lookout towers in California, as they question the role of the fire lookouts in the face of rapidly advancing technology and climate change.
"Smoke Signals" follows the volunteers at High Point Lookout, one of the last remaining fire lookout towers in California, as they question the role of the fire lookouts in the face of rapidly advancing technology and climate change.
ACCLAIM FOR "SMOKE SIGNALS"
"Beautifully shot, and Leif and Chris are such great characters.” - Sara Dosa, director of Oscar-nominated documentary "Fire of Love"
"Confronts ecological realities and traditions, and ends up centering on philosophical issues around ocularity versus data and artificial intelligence - a stunningly made documentary…" - Brian Cross, filmmaker & photographer
“Well shot, amusing, and enlightening. The fire lookout is an interesting subculture, and a dying breed.” - Will Parrinello, Emmy award-winning documentary director/producer
“Smoke Signals introduces two great characters, then uses them as a lens to discuss some really wide-ranging topics. The film has a great visual energy to it.” - Will Webb, BFI award-winning filmmaker
SCREENINGS
Catalina Film Festival | Avalon, CA | September 2024
ART JOY Music & Arts Festival | La Jolla, CA | June 2024
14th Annual Adam D. Kamil Media Awards (Finalist) | San Diego, CA | May 2024
National Film Festival for Talented Youth | Seattle, WA | April 2024
UCSD Film Festival (Best Documentary) | La Jolla, CA | 2024
Please contact at james.w.delisio@gmail.com for screening inquiries/opportunities.
