When The Forest Burns

Peter “Mack” McCollough, Writer 

Sloan Grant(s) Received: 2022, American Film Institute, Production Award

Project Type: Short

Genre: Drama

Synopsis:
When an obsessive biologist with a mysterious illness steals a rare flower and plants it in her home, boundaries between plant and human begin to dissolve, challenging her relationship with the natural world.


Peter “Mack” McCollough, was born in Montana and grew up in Davis, California. He worked as a photographer and video editor for 7 years before joining the Airbnb Creative agency where he worked as an in-house DP. His role at the company allowed him to spend several years telling international stories and working on global advertising campaigns. Currently he’s a Cinematography Fellow at the American Film Institute Conservatory in Los Angeles.