The film adaptation of Lost on a Mountain in Maine, produced by Sylvester Stallone and set for cinema release in 2024, is based on the inspiring true story of a child surviving the wilderness. Andrew Knightlinger, (a writer/director who was born and raised in Madagascar, and then later South Dakota), will discuss the process of making the film, as well as his experiences navigating the entertainment industry. In addition to Lost on a Mountain in Maine he has written/directed the prairie-set character study Tater Tot & Patton now streaming on all platforms.  He is also the recipient of the Slamdance Film Festival Grand Prize for Screenwriting.