THE MUSHROOM HUNTRESS

About This Project

Special Note:

Maine Premiere

Filmmaker:

Jim Picariello

Total Running Time:

0:09:40

Filming Location:

Downeast Region of Maine

Filmmaker Origin:

Brooksville, ME

Synopsis:

After Leigh is cut off from her cold, wealthy mother, and witnesses the arrest of her loving-yet-scheming father, she attempts to support herself by capitalizing on her love of wild mushrooms. But while foraging along the forest floor she discovers a shocking family secret.

Thoughts from the filmmaker:

It was shot on Mt. Dessert Island, Story By Lynne Williams of Bar Harbor, and the two leads (Lacey and Hoyt) were excited to travel to Maine for the first time for the film.

This film to be screened at:

7/31/20 – Late Show – Thompson’s Point – Portland