Wintergast

Nothing much happens in Wintergast and that is the point. The cinematography, acting, score, and plotting are sparse in a way that reflects and enhances the central theme. While the film itself is never meta, the context of the film adds a dimension: this is a first time feature length film about the difficulty of that feat-it feels more mature than it deserves to be, given the directors/writers' previous experiences with just a few short films. It's not a perfect film, but as the film itself tells us, these things don't need to be perfect they just need to be made-honest and closely observed.