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The Luminous Life of Franklin Boggs (Proof of Concept)

A WWII combat artist. A Fulbright scholar. A celebrated painter and muralist of the American experience. A father to seven. Franklin Boggs lived an extraordinary life—across oceans, through history, and deep into the hearts of his students. This film brings his luminous, quintessentially American story to light.

We are currently in the process of garnering support for this project. If you would like to learn more, head to www.natesheppard.com/boggs.

  • Nate Sheppard
    Director
  • Paul Ji Hoon Lee
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 29 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 31, 2026
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Nate Sheppard

Nate is a Wisconsin-based independent filmmaker whose work explores memory, place, and connection. His background in documentary shorts and artistic films makes him uniquely suited to this project. He brings a grounded, emotionally resonant visual style and a gift for working with archival material. His previous work has garnered several awards such as Best Documentary from The Basin Short Film Festival, People’s Choice Award from the Door County Film Festival, and Best Regional Film from the Beloit International Film Festival.

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