Chad Heddleston (Director, Producer), Parker Michels-Boyce (Director of Photography, Producer, Editor), Christine Lockerby (Co-Producer, Story Editor), Mitch Goldman (Associate Producer), Sheree Chen (Editor), E.G. Smyth (Animator), Daniel Bagbey (Story Editor) | 2025 | 72 min.
2026 Official Selection
Jan and Herb Conn were the original American dirtbag couple, pioneering rock climbers and cave explorers who rejected a conventional lifestyle in pursuit of adventure and fun. The Conns’ story reveals a legacy of renowned discoveries and their philosophies for a rewarding, well-lived life.
Parker Michels-Boyce (Director of Photography, Producer, Editor) is a photojournalist with a passion for storytelling. His work has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Outside, NPR, and others. He has been the director of photography for several award-winning short films. His personal work for the last 10 years has focused on people who live eco-centric lifestyles and embrace primitive skills in daily life.
