Story House Partners to Begin Production on Family Drama ‘St. George’ in Montana
MISSOULA, MONT. – Story House Partners, the Montana-based production branch of Story House Inc., will commence filming on its inaugural feature film, “St. George,” in October. The film, a family drama written and directed by Andrew Pastides, marks a significant step in the companyS investment in the Mountain West’s film industry.
“St. George” centers on two brothers navigating grief following the death of their sister. One brother has Down syndrome, and the other assumes the role of his caregiver. The dynamic shifts with the return of their late sister’s boyfriend, leading to a confrontation with their family’s shortcomings.
The production has been developed in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society to ensure authentic representation and foster dialog about the neurodivergent community. ”I’m drawn to the gray areas – the space where tragedy and humor overlap, where love and loss coexist,” Pastides stated. “With ‘st. George,’ I wanted to explore how silence around grief leaves us unequipped to love fully, and how resilience takes different shapes in different families – especially within the neurodivergent community.”
Filming will take place on location in Missoula, Montana. Story House Inc. is concurrently developing a 47-acre studio campus in Missoula and a 240-acre community, Story House Village, in Sheridan, Wyoming, aiming to establish a robust production ecosystem in the region. The company is actively working with lawmakers through Story House Montana to support film production in an area historically underserved by large-scale projects.
“It’s incredibly meaningful that ‘st. George’ is the first feature film from Story House Partners,” said James Brown III, Story House co-founder and chief creative officer. “To launch our producing journey with a story this powerful feels like both an honour and a responsibility – we’ve been trusted with something deeply human, and it brings me so much joy to share it with the world.”
“St.George” is produced by Sean Patrick higgins, James Brown III, and Matt Lauria, with Bianca butti serving as the cinematographer.
