Filmmakers in Focus
1009 4th Street
Please join us for a screening and Q&A of “My Secret Country” a film by local filmmaker Marlo McKenzie.
MY SECRET COUNTRY follows three children as they embark on an allegorical adventure into their imaginations to save the world’s mysteriously disappearing desserts. Brought to life through 2D animation and co-written with the young protagonists, this award-winning film blends fantasy and reality to spark wonder in audiences of all ages.
You can watch the trailer here.
For more information about the film visit: https://www.mysecretcountry.org/
MY SECRET COUNTRY made its world premiere at the San Francisco Documentary Festival in June and has since screened at festivals worldwide. It received the Best Feature Documentary award at the San Diego International Kids Film Festival, Best Documentary North America at the Kids International Family Film Festival, and earned an Honorable Mention at the Atlanta Children’s Film Festival. The film was also highlighted in an article by The New York Times.
Marlo McKenzie is a storyteller originally from Metro Detroit. She’s studied language in France, worked in theater in Germany, and co-founded a video production company that trains underserved youth in Australia.
*To be notified of upcoming showings in this ongoing series, contact Lea at lea.aschkenas@cityofsanrafael.org.
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