The Meaning of February is an experimental short film following a young woman’s journey through loss. Set against the backdrop of a rural farm in winter, the film weaves together dance, poetry, and landscape to explore how grief transforms through the seasons. 

This film was produced by Peace Tree Collective, an artist-run organization co-founded by Maile Crowder, Alicia Ralls, and myself. Maile and I created this film in memory of her brother, Ezekiel Sozo Crowder, who passed away at the age of fifteen in February 2021. Cory Standridge (cinematographer) and Brady Heinsoo (composer) joined us in our collaboration.