A dilapidated motel finds new life. Take a trip to rural Washington as Dylan Dowd puts the final touches on the Hillside DIY. Shot on 800 feet of Kodak 16mm film. Colorist: Jeff Tillotson / LightPress Audio Mix: Jason Devore Process & Scan: Kodak Film Lab Atlanta

A mini short featuring Dylan Dowd. Shot in August on 2019. Kodak 16mm Film. This received a Vimeo staff pick.

Featuring - DYLAN DOWD / Film & Edit - Ben Ericson / Colorist - Jeff Tillotson / Audio Mix - Jason Devore

“I have to admit, I’m very biased towards Ben’s videos, as I grew up in the environment he’s so good at documenting. But even if you’ve never set foot in Washington, you can appreciate this one. There’s just something desolate and beautiful about those out-of-the-way places in Washington, half-buried in blackberries and thrumming with the echoes of secret sessions and lonely, late-night bonfires. Gets me all in the feels in a good way. Thanks, Ben!”