Welcome to the Last Book Store
DOCUMENTARY | 10-15 MIN. | HEALTH CHALLENGES, WORKPLACE
Battling against societal and personal challenges, Josh Spencer opens “The Last Bookstore.”
But What Does It Mean?
EXPLORE THE FILM'S MEANING →
Even when we feel that we have a sense of a film’s meaning, there is often more to uncover.
Watch this video to better understand the film and why we selected it for the festival.
CLICK TO EXPLORE THE FILM'S THEMES
What kind of store or business could you open that would allow you to “work with something that you love;” and create “a fantasy job?” Draw the storefront you imagine, write the name on the window, and if you’d like, sketch the floorplan for what is inside. You decide how much further to take it.
Meet the Filmmaker
ABOUT THE FILMMAKER
Chad Howitt is a Director and Creative Director based in Los Angeles.
Specializing in VFX based spots, his client list includes Apple, Google, Nasdaq, Oculus, Honda, Under Armour, Instagram, Amazon, and Sephora.
His narrative and documentary work has been featured at the DGA theatre, AFI Film festival, voted Vimeo Staff Pick, and chosen as a Short of the Week. Currently you can watch his first short documentary on Spectrum Cable and streaming on Amazon Prime.
WHY THEY MADE THE FILM
“Part of it was to prove to myself I could tell a story without the bells and whistles of VFX. The other part of it was paying tribute to my hometown in a small way; focusing on a small business that adds to what Los Angeles is.”
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Loved this film. Very calming…like a bookstore. I’m an e-booker…my husband loves the experience of holding the book, feeling and turning the pages, listening to the sound of the page turning. He loves the smell of books. He is a voracious reader. Sometimes 2-3 books a week. This bookstore would be his “candy store”! Congratulations and good luck. So so glad you chose “life” after your accident.
I wish we had nearby a similar type of bookstore that offers such a welcomed environment. The Last Book Store,” seems to embody the spirit out of which it was created by Josh. Always love stories of redemption and transformation born out of what may seem like loss but in actuality is what we all seek as humans, peace with what is.
Wow. I needed this film. I’ve been a book nerd and amateur philosopher for years. I would love to work, here. I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression for years. Seeing how you dealt with your life inspires me!