A Labor of Love for the Adirondack Adventure Base
A Labor of Love is a short meditative documentary that observes the tireless labor and unwavering love between Sheila Delarm and Bob Eckert, a lifelong resident of the Adirondacks and a former wilderness guide.
Together, they built the Adirondack Adventure Base from the ground up—now, lovingly growing together through the land itself and inviting others to learn, grow, and thrive from their shared experience on it.
Cast & Crew
Directed & Edited by / Karl Frederick Mattson
Produced by / 542films, Sheila Delarm and Bob Eckert
Cinematography, Color & Sound by / KFM
Drone Operator / Luke Eckert of Eckert Mountain Films
Title Design Consultation / Athena Kolokotronis of martha makes designs
Starring (as themselves) / Sheila Delarm, Bob Eckert, Luke Eckert and Denali
Music by / Ben Winwood, Oak & Cherry, Beneath the Mountain, Be Still the Earth, and Dear Gravity
Tech Specs
Released / October 18th, 2023
Runtime / 24 min 8 sec
Aspect Ratio / 2.39:1
Format / Digital
Camera / Panasonic GH5, DJI Mavic Drone
Lens / Urth Canon FD to M4/3 adapter, Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 lens, Sankor/Singer 16D anamorphic projection lens, Rapido FVD-16a variable diopter, SIMMOD variable neutral density filter
Thanks
Ethan Abitz
The Delarm Family
Hannah Eckert & Luke Eckert
Julie & Bob Sr.
Athena Kolokotronis
Paul Smith
Eckert Tree Farm
North-country friends and neighbors
A Very Special Thanks
Sheila Delarm and Bob Eckert of the Adirondack Adventure Base for their dedication and patience during this production. Their dedication to the land and how they live sustainably in cooperation with it goes unmatched. It’s a true labor of love.