A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil

21 min

NYC PREMIERE When a 100-year-old oak tree fell in a storm, a Minneapolis homeowner commissioned a chainsaw artist to carve its trunk into a 20-foot pencil—now a community gathering place, ceremonially sharpened each year in an ephemeral ritual of renewal. – DeWitt Davis

The first screening will be followed by a Q&A with director/producer Daniel Straub, director/producer Austin Straub, and protagonist John Higgins.

All in-person screening venues provide sound amplification headphones upon request with venue management. IFC Center can also provide a T-Coil loop for compatible devices.

Director: Daniel Straub

Producer: Austin Straub, Daniel Straub, Bryce Cyrier

Executive Producer: Chris Albert

Cinematographer: Austin Straub

Editor: Austin Straub

Composer: James Ellington, Jesse Myers

Language: English

Country: United States of America

Year: 2026

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Event details

In-Person Date

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 4:30 PM

Venue

IFC Center

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In-Person Date

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 4:30 PM

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IFC Center

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Online Dates

Wednesday, November 11 - Sunday, November 29, 2026

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Online Screening

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