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Under The Hood

"Under The Hood" is a compelling short documentary that delves into the intricate world of a chop shop and the family connected to it. The documentary traces the history of the chop shop, exploring its rise and the impact it had on the lives of the people involved. Years after the shop's decline, the film shifts focus to the remaining members of the family.

  • Skylee Howard
    Director
  • Haley Brock
    Director
  • Colt Powers
    Director
  • Skylee Howard
    Writer
  • Hayley Brock
    Writer
  • Colt Powers
    Writer
  • Willa Johnson
    Producer
  • Hannah Adams Asbury
    Producer
  • Nik Lee
    Producer
  • Madison Buchanan
    Producer
  • Oakley Fugate
    Producer
  • Appalachian Media Institute AMI
    Producer
  • Skylee Howard
    Editors
  • Hayley Brock
    Editors
  • Colt Powers
    Editors
  • Wolfgang Gunnar Miles
    Editors
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 2, 2024
  • 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 - Appalachian Media Institute
Director Biography - Skylee Howard, Haley Brock, Colt Powers

Skylee Howard is a 20-year-old filmmaker from Jenkins, Kentucky who has always had a deep love for film. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing with her dog Squirrel, and watching more films. Her goals for the future are to finish her degree in the arts and, hopefully, make many more films!

Hayley Brock is from a small town in Leslie County, Kentucky. She's a social butterfly who recently discovered a love for filmmaking. In her free time, she enjoys playing the trumpet, making music, and watching all the "Saw" films. She plans to go to college to learn more about filmmaking and hopes to someday create a coming-of-age horror film, inspired by the movies that first got her into filmmaking.

Colt Powers is from the small town of Jenkins, Kentucky. He has discovered a love for filmmaking and aims to shed light on many issues often overlooked in Eastern Kentucky. Colt is also passionate about football, powerlifting, and striving to be a better person each day.

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Director Statement

Skylee Howard: "I wanted to make this film for my parents. I grew up listening to my mom and dad’s stories about their past excursions and always wanted to bring their experience to light. Listening intently to stories about my grandfather, I became consumed with his story, not only because of its relation to me but just how interesting it is as a whole. I wanted to give my parents the opportunity to tell their story in the way it should be told; no misconceptions or lies. Under The Hood, to me, is a passion project detailing the story of my family and how we have overcome our adversities together."

Hayley Brock: "I started working with the Appalachian Media Institute completely unaware how filmmaking would change my life. Being a part of the “Under The Hood” project has been an amazing experience that has opened my eyes to how beautiful Appalachia truly is. I love where I grew up and am so happy to have created a wonderful film with the wonderful people around me."