You can watch Rhys James’ short film “Spark” on Instagram. It was awarded the Judge’s Choice Award at the 2024 After School Special.

Rhys James on Spark

ATMI producer Taylor Heckart speaks with Rhys James about the making of “Spark” and her other recent short films.

Filmed by AJ Yambao and Grace Fujimoto. Edited by Taylor Heckart. Intro bumper by Logan Ehrhart. Music by Ormund Alaois.

This filmmaker interview was made possible with funding from Rasmuson Foundation through the Arts in Education Fund, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts.