2025 | Narrative Nonfiction

Director Max Romey, Producer Jennifer Langille, Writer Sara McKellogg Lane

"My Grandmother's Sketchbook" is a documentary short showcasing the creative persistence and grit of filmmaker Max Romey as he retraces the footsteps of his late grandmother, Lucretia Leonard Romey. Lucretia was an award-winning artist, and Max embarks on a journey to find the specific locations captured in her sketchbook from over 50 years ago.

Our film invites viewers on an adventure, witnessing Max's dedication to connecting with the people, places and things that inspired his grandmother. A journey that evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity, highlighting how the passage of time has impacted these locations and the enduring power of art, memory and community.