In 2020, Chloe Maxmin, a 28-year-old climate activist, became the youngest woman elected to the state senate in Maine history. Chloe and her campaign manager, Canyon Woodward, rewrote the strategy for progressive success in rural America and won two campaigns in red districts where they were expected to lose. Rural Runners follows Chloe and Canyon on the campaign trail alongside Canyon’s burgeoning rise as a champion ultra-distance runner. Their approach rehumanizes our deeply divided political system, offering hope and a path toward a healthier democracy.
To learn more about their story and help support the journey, head over to www.dirtroadrevival.com
Director - Forest Woodward
Starring - Chloe Maxmin, Canyon Woodward
Creative Director - Anya Miller-Berg
Executive Producers - Dan Riordan, Dana Saint, Forest Woodward, Sanjay Rawal
Head of Production - Aaron Schurman
Producers - Aaron Schurman, Laura Yale, Anya Miller-Berg
Camera - Chris Naum, Forest Woodward, Jordan Ingram, Evan Grainger
Lead Editor - Jordan Ingram
Additional Editing - Aidan Hailey
Sound Design + Color - Jared Blizzard
Photography - Forest Woodard
Artwork - Evan Grainger
Post Producer - CJ Taglione
BEHIND THE SCENES
MEET THE DIRECTOR
Forest Woodward is a world renowned filmmaker and photographer who has been published in Outside Magazine, National Geographic and The Atlantic. He lives in Colorado’s Gunnison Valley and seeks projects that are rooted in his love for the outdoors and his dedication to environmental stewardship. Within the world of gnarly bay, Forest is responsible for defining films People of Water and The Important Places. His commitment to a journalistic approach has led to stories that are defined by a human-centric focus, gonzo-esq. visual language and an ability to uncover the hidden motivations of many great characters.
We are lucky to continue to work with Forest as a collaborator and close friend.