Skippers

2018
1h 11m

IMDb RATING

8.4/10

YOUR RATING

In this contemplative offbeat comedy-drama, a mysterious drifter breathes new life into a small town by teaching the Zen of stone skipping. But when he gets too close to the sister of a powerful local, stones might not be the only thing sinking in the river.

Written & directed by Aaron Wertheimer
Starring Chris Roberti, Kenny Zimlinghaus, Kate Villanova & Julie Mann

* Best Feature Film - 2018 Adirondack Film Festival
* Best Feature Film - 2018 Twin Falls Sandwiches Film Festival
* Ginny Award for Inspiration, Creativity & Imagination - 2018 Twin Falls Sandwiches Film Festival
* Best of Fest - 2019 Benton Park Film Festival
* Best Feature Film - 2019 Benton Park Film Festival
* Best Screenplay - 2019 Benton Park Film Festival

* Official Selection:
2018 Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival
2018 Adirondack Film Festival
2018 Indy Film Fest
2018 Windy City Film Festival
2018 Twin Falls Sandwiches Film Festival
2018 Manhattan Film Festival
2019 Borrego Springs Film Festival
2019 Central Michigan International Film Festival
2019 Benton Park Film Festival
2019 Sunscreen Film Festival

https://www.aaronwertheimer.com/skippers

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In search of transcendence through stone skipping, an idealistic drifter arrives in a quiet lakeside town. Facing resistance from unimpressed locals, and pursued by members of his former ski... Read allIn search of transcendence through stone skipping, an idealistic drifter arrives in a quiet lakeside town. Facing resistance from unimpressed locals, and pursued by members of his former skipping crew, he is forced to consider the merit of his lifelong quest.In search of transcendence through stone skipping, an idealistic drifter arrives in a quiet lakeside town. Facing resistance from unimpressed locals, and pursued by members of his former skipping crew, he is forced to consider the merit of his lifelong quest.

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IMDb RATING

8.4/10

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Awards
- 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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10StephenDreidelus

Don't Skip It!

A quirky, endlessly endearing comedy that recalls early Wes Anderson, Skippers is indie filmmaking at its offbeat best - but with a twist. Punctuating the narrative are mesmerizing, Planet Earth-style shots of stones skidding across the water in defiance of gravity that elevate the picture to improbable artistic heights and are alone worth the price of admission. Winning performances by veteran comedian Kenny Zimlinghaus and the irresistibly charming Kate Villanova (their moments together onscreen are among the film's most memorable) further animate the absurdist yet soulful humor. Excited to see this director's future work.

10ydids

Fun and meaningful!

Like his first film, Wedgerino, which is kind of brilliant, Wertheimer pushes the absurdest style and humor even further in Skippers. The script is hilarious and meaningful, the acting is sharp, and the cinematography is beautiful. Really happy I got to see this when it was on the festival circuit, and excited for it to come out online. Definitely recommend!

10henrybernstein

Must see!

Aaron Wertheimer does it again with his deadpan, absurdist, yet convincingly sincere follow up to Wedgerino. The actors clearly take the material seriously, yet are in on the joke. In under 2 hours we see believable growth from the characters while laughing during hysterical dialogue. The actors ranging from seasoned to rookie make me want to see more from them. Wertheimer has a killer part that he completely nails. Wertheimer's adorable daughter and extremely talented wife Joey make incredible cameos. I highly recommend this film!

10jadechesla