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Eaton Fire Fights On: New Doc Premieres
3 Feb
Summary
- Documentary chronicles community response to the devastating Eaton Fire.
- Film premieres at Pan African Film Festival on February 10th.
- Production team emerged from ColorCreative's 'Find Your People' program.
The documentary "When the Sky Turned Orange" is set to premiere at the Pan African Film Festival on February 10th in Los Angeles. This film serves as a commemoration of the devastating Eaton Fire, occurring one year after the tragedy. It focuses on the mobilization of community members who provided essential resources, support, and healing for families impacted by the event.
The documentary is helmed by director B.P. Edwards, with production and cinematography by Maia Miller, Mayah Gilmer, and Matt Kleppmer. These key creatives are all graduates of ColorCreative's inaugural 'Find Your People' program, an initiative designed to nurture emerging filmmakers across seven essential disciplines. Michael Jordan's Black Community Commitment through Nike provided partial funding for the project.
Edwards, an Altadena native, had a personal connection to the fires due to his community's proximity to the San Gabriel Mountains, a hard-hit area. The Eaton Fire burned over 14,000 acres, destroyed approximately 9,400 structures, and resulted in 17 deaths. Future screenings of "When The Sky Turned Orange" will be announced later.
