Chris Shields

Pat Hedlund, dog therapist, makes an unfortunate house call that will change her life. This film was made by the team Sound Speed for the Montana 48 Hour Film Project 2023. The team placed third overall in the state. The following criteria were given: horror (genre), Pat Hedlund the dog therapist (character/occupation), chopsticks (prop), and "you did what? When?" (dialogue).

All Parker wants for his birthday is a trip. His best friend Jameson is more than happy to oblige.

The Snyder family runs a local gem and mineral business, to son Carter's dismay. Snyder Stones finds itself in the wrong place at the wrong time when a violent robbery tears the family apart and damages Carter's relationship with his geologist father Billy, seemingly beyond repair. This film was made by the team Gold Take for the Montana 48 Hour Film Project 2024. The following criteria were given: drama (genre), Billy Snyder the geologist (character/occupation), plunger (prop), and "we have exactly two minutes" (dialogue).

Filmmaker Nathan Kornick uses interviews with his friend, Chris Shields, and confessional footage to reflect on the power of movies to help us better understand ourselves and each other.

When a man working at a remote fire tower meets an unexpected visitor, he questions both his sanity and his safety.

Shawn Roe spent most of his adult life in and out of prison. Now, he’s studying at the University of Montana to help others overcome issues with addiction that held him back for years. Watch the Montana Kaimin's documentary about Roe's journey from addiction to admission.

A portrait of West Seattle’s notorious and beloved muralist, Desmond Hansen—painter, musician, lowriding enthusiast, husband, father, legend. His name is everywhere. His work divides critiques and unites communities. This is a story about art, ownership, controversy, and leaving your mark.

When a catering mishap leaves chef Jerri Falstaff with antlers for hands, her lawyer challenges the almighty Wizards of the Crown, exposing their flaws in a high-stakes legal showdown.

"Challah-day" is a short documentary feature about the challah bread making process. This was filmed and edited by Chris Shields in 2022 for Beginning Photo/Video Journalism at the University of Montana. It was filmed in a single day in a single location and stars Henry Spaulding.

East Helena is a smelter town to its core, but after well over a century of smelting, it has also become a Superfund cleanup site. As the town continues to grow and expand, health officials fight to clean up high levels of lead found in the ground and water and the community searches for a new identity without the smelter.

Glimpse into the vibrant music scene in Missoula, Montana through first-hand accounts from local artists and musical acts. DJ Auntie E, bands Cosmic Sans and The Skurfs, and the local legend and scene photographer, Donal Lakatua, share their thoughts on what brings the city's music to life as well as the obstacles trying to hold it back.

Autumn struggles with her mental health and an overbearing mother. A new support group gives her hope, but something more to the group lies beneath the surface.

Anthony's lonely night at a bar takes a turn when a young woman strikes up conversation.

A young woman still healing from a painful past, pushes herself to go on a first date in hopes of reclaiming a sense of normalcy. What begins as a playful, promising night out soon tests the fragile line between moving forward and confronting what she hasn’t fully left behind.

When duty calls, Kyle Martindale answers. Champion of both energy and word, Kyle proves there's nothing a little hard work and self composure can't accomplish.

The anonymous Missoula, MT artist known only as Wholesome Vandalism walks us through his process of making non-conforming street art for the common man.