Through Fire
8:58 mins
United States of America
In Competition
Through Fire aims to break the stigma around rehab and addiction and portrays the complexity of recovery and personal growth. The film won YoungArts in 2023, a prestigious recognition for emerging artists, which Wyatt Thompson received for this documentary.
DIRECTOR
Wyatt Thompson
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Wyatt Thompson
EDITOR
Wyatt Thompson
About
Wyatt Thompson
Wyatt Thompson is a cinematographer born, raised, and based in Los Angeles, California. He is currently a Junior at Dodge Film School at Chapman University, studying Film & Television Production.
In 2023, he won YoungArts for his short documentary “Through Fire,” which centers on three teenagers recovering from addictions who each paved a way forward through artistic expression. In 2024, Wyatt won a Gold Telly Award for his work as the cinematographer on the short film “Brightside” about school shootings. He has also worked commercially for companies including Amgen, Fujifilm, Vivobarefoot, Macfox, and Rowena Knitwear.
Across all projects, Wyatt is committed to transforming feelings into film and creating art that inspires.
