Andrew McGinn

This is the story of Essence, a 17-year-old black girl who’s recently transferred to a primarily white boarding school.

So, this is my thesis film that I spent three semesters making. Special thanks to Ihsan Zirih for helping me make this movie look extra crispy. I'm wicked proud of this, and I hope you all enjoy it!

Matt, a loner alcoholic, struggles to maintain sobriety and honor his mother's dying wish to see him get sober. His AA sponsor offers him refuge at his farm where Matt finds Yup'ik, a stray husky with a unique talent. Their relationship struggles at first, but with the help of their Montana community, the two strays find a connection and discover what it takes to pull thru to the finish line.