A Documentary by Mel Halbach
Fire Tornadoes, twirling 30 foot sparklers and BIG things that go kaboom! Just a normal day in Nate’s world. What Lights Nate is an inspirational film that documents the personal journey of fire artist Nate Smith and the creative process by which he comes to grips with his own fear and anger, culminating in art forms that bring joy and happiness to Nate and others.
The film contains startling images of Nate’s art and of the environment of which he creates it including the renowned arts festival, Burning Man. This documentary teaches us that beauty can be found in everything around us.
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Film Details
- Film Length – 50 minutes
- Mastered in High-Definition
- The DVD is Standard Definition and has 2 special features (special feature music provided by F-SPACE)
Film Credits and Awards
- Directed, Photographed and Edited by Mel Halbach
- Co-produced by Patrick McMurty
- This documentary was made possible by a generous grant form the University of Utah College of Humanities Documentary Studies Program