The Life & Art of Eric Anfinson
A DOCUMENTARY FILM BY CASSIDY RAST AND ODIN WADLEIGH
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 the ability to paint, the documentary faces the question of what comes next.
The initial film screening will be at The Studios of Key West’s newly restored Helmerich Theater & will close out the 2025 Key West International Film Festival. The untitled film is a work-in-progress documentary short and it will be an honor to offer the Key West community, that Eric has called home for 25 years, a first glimpse to what’s in store for the next phase of the film.
The filmmakers, Cassidy & Odin, are still actively filming & are working diligently on the final edit that will be submitted into multiple film festivals around the world in 2026.
This documentary short is just the first phase of the film. A feature length is in the making for a future release date.
First screening* November 16, 2025
*This screening is a work-in-progress short film
'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
