“Wuthering Heights” is an Interwoven Studios production directed by Bryan Ferriter, adapted from the classic novel by Emily Brontë. The screenplay was written by Jordyn Auvil and produced by Quincey Kuiava and Jason Rogers, with Mary Riitano and Ryan Pfeiffer serving as Associate Producers.
This independent feature was filmed primarily in Montana, with select exterior scenes captured on the Yorkshire moors. The landscapes mirror the emotional isolation and intensity central to the story, allowing the environment itself to function as a quiet presence within the narrative. Transposing this traditionally British tale into the rural American West brought a heightened sense of solitude and emotional exposure, with Montana’s vast terrain serving almost as a character in its own right.
I was cast as Nelly Dean, the household servant and primary storyteller of the film. Through her perspective, the audience is guided into the generational saga of Heathcliff and Catherine — a story shaped by obsession, loss, and unrequited love. Besides my onscreen character. I portray of Nelly, I share voice over narrative connecting the generations and storyline.
Due to the 2020 pandemic, the film experienced a limited festival run, screening at the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, Festigious, London International Motion Picture Awards Festival, Covellite Film Festival, JellyFest, Frostbite Film Festival, and the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema.
A defining element of the production was its use of natural and candlelight illumination. Most scenes were filmed entirely without artificial lighting, creating the atmospheric texture reflected in the images below.
The film has been released for streaming ~ the links to individual platforms are available at the bottom of this page.
This independent feature was filmed primarily in Montana, with select exterior scenes captured on the Yorkshire moors. The landscapes mirror the emotional isolation and intensity central to the story, allowing the environment itself to function as a quiet presence within the narrative. Transposing this traditionally British tale into the rural American West brought a heightened sense of solitude and emotional exposure, with Montana’s vast terrain serving almost as a character in its own right.
I was cast as Nelly Dean, the household servant and primary storyteller of the film. Through her perspective, the audience is guided into the generational saga of Heathcliff and Catherine — a story shaped by obsession, loss, and unrequited love. Besides my onscreen character. I portray of Nelly, I share voice over narrative connecting the generations and storyline.
Due to the 2020 pandemic, the film experienced a limited festival run, screening at the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, Festigious, London International Motion Picture Awards Festival, Covellite Film Festival, JellyFest, Frostbite Film Festival, and the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema.
A defining element of the production was its use of natural and candlelight illumination. Most scenes were filmed entirely without artificial lighting, creating the atmospheric texture reflected in the images below.
The film has been released for streaming ~ the links to individual platforms are available at the bottom of this page.
Festival Recognition & Awards
"Wuthering Heights" screened at several festivals.
At the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, Wuthering Heights received multiple nominations, including:
At Festigious International Film Festival, Wuthering Heights received the Best Narrative Feature award.
At the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, the film received:
Additionally, Wuthering Heights was awarded the Horizon Award for Best Feature Film Score, presented to composer Michael Klubertanz. Classically trained, Michael is a German musician working as composer, conductor, arranger and pianist in a variety of genres, performing opera, symphonic music and chamber music as well as works from the rock, pop and jazz genres. He is currently teaching at the Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts.
At the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema, Wuthering Heights received multiple nominations, including:
- Best Feature
- Best Director — Bryan Ferriter
- Excellence in Producing — Quincey Kuiava
- Best Cinematography — Jason Rogers
- Best Score — Michael Klubertanz
- Best Actress — Jasmin Jandreau
- Best Supporting Actress — Mary Riitano
- Best Supporting Actor — Nathan Mills
- Best Ensemble Cast
- Best Supporting Actress — Mary Riitano
- Excellence in Producing — Quincey Kuiava
At Festigious International Film Festival, Wuthering Heights received the Best Narrative Feature award.
At the Flathead Lake International Cinemafest, the film received:
- Best Actor — Bryan Ferriter
- Best Cinematography — Jason Rogers
- Audience Award
Additionally, Wuthering Heights was awarded the Horizon Award for Best Feature Film Score, presented to composer Michael Klubertanz. Classically trained, Michael is a German musician working as composer, conductor, arranger and pianist in a variety of genres, performing opera, symphonic music and chamber music as well as works from the rock, pop and jazz genres. He is currently teaching at the Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts.
Photos below are from the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema and include festival jury Steven Savage (middle photo) and Trinity Houston (photo on the right)
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Festigious International Film Festival LA
Flathead Lake International Cinemafest
Helena, Montana Premiere
Wuthering Heights Premiere - Myrna Loy Theatre
PRESS: the "Your Time" reviewed the film and interviewed Director Bryan Ferriter - to read click/tap the picture below
Photography: Rachel Riitano
PRESS: the "Your Time" reviewed the film and interviewed Director Bryan Ferriter - to read click/tap the picture below
Photography: Rachel Riitano
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