Second Chances

The film is set in Livingston, Montana, at a Non-Profit Draft Horse Sanctuary called United In Light. UIL serves as a draft horse safe haven. They save draft horses from slaughter and death by bringing them to their sanctuary built for them to live out the rest of their lives in peace and harmony. Through interviews, the film explores the different healing tendencies of people and animals as both deal with their issues together. Second Chances illustrates why healing is a crucial step toward finding your inner happiness once more.

  • Jacqueline Ratliff
    Director
  • Jacqueline Ratliff
    Producer
  • Jacqueline Ratliff
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, short, drama, Conservation, Rescue
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 28, 2022
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Montana State University
  • Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
    Missoula
    United States
    February 23, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • KINO Short Film Festival
    Moscow, ID
    United States
    April 28, 2023
    Idaho Premier
    Offical Selection
  • Student World Impact Film Festival Student World Impact Film Festival

    June 18, 2023
    North American Premier
    Quarter- Finalist
Director Biography - Jacqueline Ratliff

Jacqueline Ratliff is a current MFA student at Montana State University studying Science and Natural History Filmmaking. She earned a bachelor's degree in Media Arts and Studies with three minors in Communication Studies, Geography, and History from Ohio University. Her passion as a photographer and videographer has help her land unique positions. She has worked as a shoulder camera operator for Ohio University Women and Men’s Division 1 Basketball and Wrestling Teams. She was a Co-producer and editor for the 2019 Ohio University –Lancaster Student Film Festival. Her work has been showcased in different film festivals, including the 2022 Big Sky Documentary Film festival, with her documentary short, Soaring Through Life. When she is not in school or work, she loves camping, hiking, kayaking, photography, and playing soccer.

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