The Life & Art of Eric Anfinson
A DOCUMENTARY FILM BY CASSIDY RAST AND ODIN WADLEIGH
Body of Work is a documentary narrating the life of painter, Eric Anfinson, offering a cinematic & compelling glimpse into his journey as an artist.
The film explores his formative years & young adulthood in the Midwest town of Austin MN and highlights the life-changing event that eventually led him to finding his artistic calling on the island of Key West, Florida.
Depicting Eric’s present day life, the film will illustrate not only the physical challenges he faces but also how the vibrant community of Key West continues to serve as a boundless well of inspiration
for his art & life.
An exploration into the world of an artist dealing with losing his ability to paint, the documentary faces the question of what comes next.
June 23
2026 world premiere
Dances With Film LA
July 5
Italian premiere
Social World Film Festival / Naples
July 20
New York premiere
Stony Brook
Film Festival
July 25
Indy Shorts Film Fest
Indianapolis, IN
'Art is everything & sometimes simply an essence. It is the tool that I use & that uses me in return. It is my best & most critical friend. But these words mean nothing by themselves... the work - the active process - is what matters most. '
Eric Anfinson
filming day at the beautiful
Williams Hall in Key West, Florida
Award-winning filmmakers, Cassidy Rast & Odin Wadleigh, have more than 40 years combined filmmaking experience. They‘ve made documentaries for film & television, music videos for Grammy-award winning bands, international commercials for Fortune 500 companies & global brands. Their work has aired on multiple television & streaming networks. Their production company is dedicated to creating heartfelt documentary storytelling.
Odin on location in Eric's hometown, Austin MN
Austin High School
Cassidy at Wescott Filed, Austin MN
Wescott Field, Austin MN
Odin shooting downtown Austin MN
Cassidy capturing b-roll, Austin MN
