Tiger Lily Mountain Pass

Runtime: 5:18   Ratio: 4:3  Language: English

“Reflections” Block, 1:10PM Friday

Tiger Lily Mountain Pass is a hand drawn animation inspired by Nate King's time spent in the forests of Appalachia. In a region where queerness is often hidden or disguised, the work explores nature as a space of queer erotic encounter. King animates with a combination of pencil, paper and digital processes, weaving together a dreamlike stream of consciousness that tells a story of ecstasy, meditation, and heartache.

Produced in Blacksburg, VA and Chattanooga, TN

Director - Nate King

Nate King is an artist and educator living in Blacksburg, Virginia, and teaching animation at Virginia Tech. His work focuses on queer experience in Appalachia and contemporary internet aesthetics. His work has screened at notable festivals such as Outfest in Los Angeles, and Vancouver Queer Film Festival. Most recently King completed a residency at ChaNorth Artist Residency and Stove Works Artists Residency, where a large portion of the production of Tiger Lily Mountain Pass took place.