The short thriller “Cutter” will be shown at Darien Library Monday night, Feb. 24, followed by a Q&A with local filmmaker Eden Wright.
The audience will also get a unique behind-the-scenes look at the filmmaking process with a slideshow featuring exclusive production photos.
— an announcement from Darien Library
About the film: When her newest client sends them both out to sea, a desperate maritime hairdresser learns an important lesson about internet strangers — the hard way.
If You’re Going …
The Monday Night Movie and Q&A runs 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 23, 2025 in the Community Room of the library. There is no charge, and no registration.
About the Director
Eden Wright is in the fifth generation of the film business. She made her acting debut as a toddler on “Sex and the City” (HBO), co-starred on the series “Are We There Yet?” (TBS), and was featured in a Bill Gates sketch on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC).
Publicity photo for Cutter
Eden Wright and John Michael Hardin in Cutter (2022)
Wright’s films have been screened at The Soho International Film Festival, The Boston International Film Festival, and The Irvine International Film Festival. “Cutter” is Eden’s directorial debut. It has won over 20 awards and screened at over 35 festivals internationally.
About the Screenwriter
Nick Kunze grew up in Darien and currently resides in Los Angeles. He’s written two produced short films and has had short fiction published in literary magazines like Ghost City Review, Toronto Journal and more. He’s currently working on his debut novel. He is a huge fan of the Darien Library, and still has his Darien Library card in his wallet, just in case.
About the Cinematographer
Jack Kauffman is an award-winning cinematographer and sommelier based in New York City. Jack earned his film degree at Hobart College and he produced, directed, hosted, and edited the Finger Lakes wine documentary, “Uncorked Potential,” winning numerous awards across the country including best TV pilot, best cinematography and best wine region film.
Following the success of “Uncorked Potential” he oversaw a new wine bar in Charleston, South Carolina as the wine director, became a certified sommelier, and placed in the Charleston Top Sommelier blind tasting competition.
After a stint as a wine specialist for Sotheby’s auction house and running sales for a Napa Valley winery, Jack continues his work as a cinematographer and director on his new project, a documentary series about winemaking in Chile.