EP017 - Through the Portal with Reed Harkness

Take a stroll with Reed Harkness, Portland-based creator behind SAM NOW, a creative portrait that follows the journey of the Harkness brothers, Reed and Sam, as they search for Sam’s mother who mysteriously disappeared in the year 2000. This walk mirrors Reed’s film, becoming a moving and unexpectedly epic conversation about family, loss, and long-haul filmmaking. This one takes us off the trail, through a literal portal with a detour into a stone-skipping dip in Boggy Creek. This one’s got heart, humor, and a few unexpected turns—just like any good walk (or film) should.

00:00 Introduction to Reed Harkness

00:06 The Artist's Way Group

01:04 Walking Through East Austin

01:26 Meet Reed Harkness

02:23 Reed's Filmmaking Journey

04:37 The Mystery of Joyce's Disappearance

06:43 The Emotional Impact on the Family

09:29 The Filmmaking Process

15:50 Reed's Early Filmmaking Influences

23:09 From Play to Documentary

24:04 Sam's Journey and Filmmaking Challenges

25:12 The Emotional Impact of the Film

27:49 Balancing Filmmaking and Family

34:12 Exploring Meaning and Audience Reactions

42:32 Future Projects and Reflections

47:10 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser