Film: A Peace of Forest

A Peace of Forest – a quiet wildlife movie

Filmed and Produced by Lee Ann Szelog & Thomas Mark Szelog

This first feature-length wildlife movie ever filmed and produced in Maine is a one-of-a-kind cinematic adventure. Viewers will experience the wild, peaceful and mysterious world that is filled with complex relationships and ways of wonder. A Peace of Forest celebrates the beauty and intimacy of wildlife in Maine with surprising, tender and exquisite interactions of wildlife during peaceful moments in Maine’s natural world. An original story filled with inspiration, viewers of all ages and audiences will be engaged in a fresh, entertaining and informative manner as they observe common and uncommon wildlife and the fragile balance between nature and human culture.

The starring cast includes, but is not limited to bobcat, white-tail deer, American gold finch, coyotes, Cooper’s  awk, chipmunks, weasel, red winged black birds, barred owl, red-bellied woodpecker, gray fox, wood ducks, ravens, pileated woodpeckers, blue-winged and green-winged teal, otters, herons, saw-whet owl, beavers, and snapping turtles, among others, all of which were filmed in a Maine forest. Many of these creatures are often ignored or taken for granted, yet as viewers will discover, their daily behavior and antics compete with creatures of the Serengeti or Yellowstone.

We are pleased to have Lee Ann Szelog and Tom Szelog join us for an audience Q&A after the film.

“Nature is filled with inexpressible and glorious joy; I personally and profoundly invite you to experience pure joy by viewing a Peace of Forest, and continue to experience it every day for the rest of your life.” -Tom Szelog

“Nature speaks without words. To hear her voice we must listen, look, and ponder.” -Lee Ann Szelog

Running Time: 87 minutes.