A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil
“A Lake of the Isles homeowner and a Minneapolis chainsaw sculptor shape meaning (and a twenty foot tall pencil) from the twisted trunk of a fallen oak tree.”
Synopsis
A Lake of the Isles homeowner and a Minneapolis chainsaw sculptor shape meaning (and a twenty foot tall pencil) from the twisted trunk of a fallen oak tree. But this pencil isn’t meant to last. Every year, thousands gather to sacrifice a part of the pencil in a sharpening ceremony, and in the process renew the collective promise to “do something.”
Top Cast
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Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Straub
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Straub, Austin Straub
- Original Score
- James Ellington
- Original Title
- A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil
- Release Date
- 10/02/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- archilux
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Straub
Daniel Straub, Austin Straub
James Ellington
Austin Straub
Austin Straub, Daniel Straub, Bryce Cyrier
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Straub
Director
Austin Straub
Director of Photography
Austin Straub
Producer
Daniel Straub
Producer
Bryce Cyrier
Producer
Daniel Straub
Writer
Austin Straub
Writer
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What is A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil about?
A Lake of the Isles homeowner and a Minneapolis chainsaw sculptor shape meaning (and a twenty foot tall pencil) from the twisted trunk of a fallen oak tree. But this pencil isn’t meant to last. Every year, thousands gather to sacrifice a part of the pencil in a sharpening ceremony, and in the process renew the collective promise to “do something.”
Who directed A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil?
A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil was directed by Daniel Straub.
Who stars in A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil?
The principal cast of A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil includes John Higgins, Amy Higgins, Curtis Ingvoldstad, LOTI Pencil.
When was A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil released and how long is it?
A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil was composed by James Ellington.