A Short Documentary About a Giant Pencil

A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil
Official poster
Directed by
Produced by
  • Austin Straub
  • Daniel Straub
  • Bryce Cyrier
CinematographyAustin Straub
Edited byAustin Straub
Music byJames Ellington
Release date
  • February 10, 2026 (2026-02-10) (SBIFF)
Running time
22 minutes
Country
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil is a 2026 American short documentary film directed by Daniel Straub. The documentary tells the story of the Loti Pencil sculpture in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It had its world premiere on February 10, 2026, at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.[1]

The film won Best Documentary Short at the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 14, 2026.[2]

Summary

The subject of the documentary is the Loti Pencil sculpture's creation, and the yearly sharpening ceremonies held on the first Saturday of June. [3]

Release

A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 10, 2026.[4] The film was also an official selection of the 2026 Minneapolis Saint Paul International Film Festival[5] and the RiverRun International Film Festival.[6]

Reception

Aaron "Dobler" Goldstein for Spoiler Free Reviews called the film "a 'sharpened' showcase of what happens when art connects and gives people a sense of community"[7]

Accolades

Festival/Organisation Date Award/Category Recipient Result Ref.
Santa Barbara International Film Festival February 14, 2026 Best Short Documentary A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil Won [2]

References

  1. ^ "2026 Pocket Guide" (PDF). SBIFF. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Garner, Glen (February 14, 2026). "Santa Barbara Film Festival Winners: 'Steal This Story, Please' Takes Audience Choice Award – Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  3. ^ "loti pencil - it's the big pencil on lake of the isles in Minneapolis". Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  4. ^ "2026 Pocket Guide" (PDF). SBIFF. February 10, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  5. ^ "MSPIFF45 FILM LINEUP ANNOUNCED!". Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  6. ^ "RiverRun International Film Festival 2026 Calendar". Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  7. ^ Goldstein, Aaron (February 10, 2026). "A SHORT DOCUMENTARY ABOUT A GIANT PENCIL". Spoiler Free Reviews. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
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