Montana's Spring Lambs | Credit: Jamie Francis for The Weather Channel
The Crazy Woman Farm begins to wake in the Shields Valley of Clyde Park, Montana. Credit: Jamie Francis
As dawn breaks, a few horses stride across the horizon line. Credit: Rob Finch
One happy family—the Marshalls are the hearts behind Crazy Woman Farm. Credit: Jamie Francis
Just minutes old, a newborn lamb rests up against its mother. Credit: Catherine Yrisarri
The farm grounds grow damp as spring arrives. Hazen Marshall walks in some fresh puddles. Credit: Rob Finch
A break in the sky casts some refreshing spring light on a herd of Navajo sheep. Credit: Rob Finch
Jim Marshall caught in a contemplative pause against the wooden fence. Credit: Catherine Yrisarri
A striking sky hangs above the mountains of Clyde Park, Montana. Credit: Jamie Francis
Lambing season begins in March while winter’s wrath is not quite over. Credit: Rob Finch
Jim carries a young lamb indoors for warmth and nourishment. Credit: Jamie Francis
Natural light spills through the doorway as mother and son do a round of chores. Credit: Jamie Francis
Jim sneaks in a well-deserved break on the trailer with his pup. Credit: Rob Finch
Chores come in all shapes and sizes. Hazen makes an effort to pull wood on a wagon through the mud. Credit: Jamie Francis
Clusters of stars dazzle across the still landscape. Credit: Jamie Francis

Montana's Spring Lambs

April 15, 2014  :  With The Weather Channel
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About the Project

Blue Chalk worked with The Weather Channel to produce a series of short films to be shared across the web and adapted for television. The films tell the stories of real people for whom having an accurate weather forecast is essential. 

The third film of the series profiles the Marshall family on the Crazy Woman Farm in Clyde Park, Montana as they tend to newborn lambs in the first weeks of spring. The lambing season begins in March while winter is still raging. The Marshalls follow the weather closely to rescue newborn lambs before the cold temperatures freeze the lambs’ extremities.

Contributors
  • Rob Finch, Director/DP
  • Catherine Yrisarri, Producer, Additional Photography
  • Jamie Francis, Assistant Camera, Additional Photography
  • Greg Snider, Editor
  • Ryan Mauk, Sound Design
  • Elizabeth Lim, Original Music
Services Provided
  • Original Cinematography
  • Original Music Composition
  • Original Still Photography
  • Post-Production
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