2016 Festival | The Superlative Light
Photographer Robert Shults went from being a homeless dreamer to a home-owning artist.
2016 Festival | The Superlative Light PBS Short Film Festival

Documentary photographer, Robert Shults, went from being a homeless dreamer to a home-owning artist after taking photos of the brightest light source in the known universe, a laser in the basement of the physics department at The University of Texas. The Superlative Light is an uplifting story of an artist’s journey from obscurity to prominence and the photographs he made along the way.
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PBS Short Film Festival
The PBS Short Film Festival continues to elevate the reach and visibility of independent films and filmmakers from across the country. For thirteen years, the festival has showcased films about love, acceptance, family, strength, equality, friendship, loyalty and much more. The 2024 festival highlights “Story Time” as we celebrate the art of short form storytelling.
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