Kristen Nutile is from the San Francisco Bay area. She was originally trained as a biologist, and holds a BS degree from UCSD, and an MA from SFSU. She is currently a second year student in the Documentary Film and Video program at Stanford University. Kristen has produced three short films: offshore, What it's Worth and synchro.

The Corner Store
16mm color film
15 minutes

Fountain City, WI is one of the last authentic river towns along the Great Mississippi River. Today, it is known largely as a "bedroom community", since many of the original businesses have disappeared. Fortunately, Fountain City's Corner Store, which is part soda fountain/laundromat/junque shop, continues to be the social gathering point for this community.

synchro
16mm, color
8 minutes

synchro explores gender boundaries in sports. It tells the story of Bill May, who is the only male competitive synchronized swimmer in the world.

What it's Worth
Digital Video
7 minutes

What it's Worth is a whimsical exploration of the phenomenon of collecting. It focuses on Gary and Nancy Doss who own the world's only PEZ museum, and Jacques Littlefield who owns over 50 military tanks. Co-produced with Blair Foster.

Offshore
16mm, black and white
3 minutes

offshore is a short and sweet glimpse into the atypical childhood of Jolene Babyak, who, along with 75 other children, grew up on Alcatraz Island while the notorious prison was still in operation.

FESTIVALS: Film Arts Festival, San Francisco; Women in the Director's Chair, Chicago