"Catalyst" follows two brothers searching for closure while coping with their parent's divorce. The younger brother, Terrence (Justice Rieth) looks above, to God and the church. The older brother, Keeran (Nick Kavanaugh) hopes a friendship he has with a talented classmate (Erika Sorenson) can turn into more, proving to himself that he will not take the same road as his parents. "Catalyst" blends neo-realism and religious metaphor to dive deep into a family living with echoes of a harmful past.
Project FacebookDirector: Kyle ArpkeKyle Arpke is a Wisconsin native and 2013 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Bachelor Film program. Throughout his time in Milwaukee, Mr. Arpke has assisted on film & video productions ranging from locally made shorts, features & commercials, wrestling shows, concerts, and television programs. He was also an officer of the university's Production Club at UW-Milwaukee. Kyle is an avid fan of soccer, wrestling, Christian theology, and realist cinema. Kyle is currently the owner of Silver City Productions LLC, a freelance videography and social media company.