While grieving the loss of his late wife, a world-renowned author goes into seclusion on an island in the Gulf of Maine. In his isolation, he befriends a strange entity that may not be of this world.

Project Background: 

43 Degrees North was filmed on four of the Calendar Islands of Casco Bay, and multiple locations on the mainland, including Old Orchard Beach, Cape Elizabeth, and Brunswick. The film features all local talent and a Maine-centric soundtrack that includes the music of Schooner Fare, Noel Paul Stookey, and the Portland String Quartet. More about the project can be read in this article from the Portland Press Herald: https://www.pressherald.com/2024/09/16/indie-film-in-43-degrees-north-a-grieving-widower-inherits-a-house-on-a-maine-island/

Trailer: https://youtu.be/eJz-B9BD1-A

Clip 1: https://youtu.be/hkIknLMFrcc

Clip 2: https://youtu.be/fhWvACA1YDQ

Bio: 

Eric Norcross is an award-winning writer, director, and producer of films, television, music videos, and commercials. In addition to his film work, he is also a published author. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Sarah Lawrence College, a BA in Cultural Studies from SUNY Empire State College, and received his Film Foundation training from the Vancouver Film School. Eric Norcross started making films in 1998 as a student at the Portland Arts & Technology High School in Portland, Maine, where he won his first awards for his experimental work. More info at his website: http://www.EricNorcross.com