Andrew Kightlinger’s latest creation to be featured at Aberdeen Film Showcase
South Dakota native made splash with last film produced by Sylvester Stallone
A South Dakota filmmaker whose star continues to rise will be in Aberdeen this month for the Aberdeen Film Showcase on Saturday, March 28.
Andrew Kightlinger, whose work has been seen internationally, directed the feature film “Lost on a Mountain in Maine,” which was produced by Sylvester Stallone. The film reached Netflix’s Global Top 10.
He also wrote and directed “Tator Tot & Patton” and is the winner of the Slamdance Screenplay Competition grand prize. The annual event is designed to discover, nurture and champion new screenwriters, according to its website.
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