2025 Panorama Series II – Dalton Coffey
When I set out to make another series of films showcasing South Dakota artists, I had one goal in mind: Don’t make films about the artists, make films with the artists. Seems simple, right? I was mistaken too, but I learned something new about myself as a filmmaker and an artist.
Far too often I find myself stumbling onto artists’ work and thinking, “This is amazing! Why doesn’t everyone know about this?!” Then I realize, “I didn’t know before I stumbled onto it.” Why is that? I used to think that was bad, but this time I decided to embrace it. I realized I was close enough to stumble, and it tripped me up because it was speaking to me. It had something to say…so I started to listen.
A COLLECTION OF SHORT FILMS BY DALTON COFFEY
Featuring South Dakota Artists
Presented by Arts South Dakota & The South Dakota Arts Council
Panorama Series II Release Schedule
- Morgan Fields “Wire”: August 11
- Jeffrey Paul “The Language of Music”: August 25
- Sheldon Starr “We’re Still Here”: September 8
- Erin Murtha “Experiences a Strange”: September 22
- Tim Rickett “Elsewhere”: October 6
- Andrew Reinartz interviews Dalton on the process: October 20
Premieres August 11 at 9:00AM
Premieres August 25 at 9:00AM
Premieres September 8 at 9:00AM
Premieres September 22 at 9:00AM
Premieres October 6 at 9:00AM
Premieres October 20 at 9:00AM
SDPB Documentaries is a local public television program presented by SDPB. The show brings together many unique elements of the state’s creative scene. The story of the hoop dance as performed by Starr Chief Eagle, traditional music performed by Bryan Akipa on the red cedar flute, and a mural on the Faulkton grain elevator are featured.
