QOF Episode 184 - Jenifer McShane - THE QUILTERS Filmmaker

Today’s episode of the Quilter on Fire podcast is totally different – it’s about a short independent film – and you are gonna love it! THE QUILTERS follows the daily lives of several men, spending most of its screen time inside the sewing room in a Level 5 maximum security prison in a small Missouri town. As we follow several quilts from design to completion, audiences will come to know these men, witnessing their struggles, triumphs, and sense of pride as they create something beautiful in this windowless, sacred space, deep within the prison walls. Through this process and the relationships forged we witness the power of art to restore an individual"s view of themselves and others. Today, I’ll have a chat with award-winning filmmaker Jenifer McShane! THE QUILTERS is in consideration for an OSCAR nomination!  The film window is now closed to view it for the DOCNYC event as mentioned in the podcast but if you are going to H&H Americas in May it will be featured there. IF you are thinking - "What!? but I want to watch this film!" go to @thequiltersdoc on Instagram or follow QuilteronFire on the socials so you"ll see the announcement as to when it is available for you to watch. __________________________________________ Want to travel with Brandy? 2025 FESTIVAL OF QUILTS Birmingham!!! This 14-day tour of Wales and England takes in the rich textile history and breathtaking cultural landmarks. Tour England & Wales ending at the Festival of Quilts. Call Judy at 1-877-235-3767 or go to  https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/destinations/britain/item/birmingham-festival-of-quilts-tour-with-brandy 2026 JAPAN CRUISE!!! Watergirl Quilt Co and the Quilter on Fire have teamed up to sail the seas on the Celebrity Millennium. Sail with us on a JAPAN CRUISE in 2026! Registration is OPEN and this cruise is already 50% sold! SIGN UP TODAY! https://gravitate.travel/stitch-sail-japan-with-quilter-on-fire-and-watergirl-quilt-co/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ OLISO IRONS - Host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast Lounge each year at QuiltCon! BUY YOUR OWN OLISO MINI PROJECT IRON RIGHT HERE Square One Textile Art Workshop Link to Brandy’s email list Kristy’s Quilt Picture Book Quilter on Fire Patterns Free Quilter on Fire Holiday Table Runner VIDEO  Support the show Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.