![]() Judy recalls one of the few times anyone can remember seeing Loehrke angry. He also inherited her easy-going temperament. Judy, a medical artist who illustrated for textbooks before her two children were born, nurtured Loehrke's love of art and drawing. His passion and gifts combine the best of his parents, Mark and Judy. ![]() ![]() There are so many things he loves about life, things he loves to do, and he wants to share them communally." "As outgoing as Nate is, it's hard to believe he can be so genuine," Andy Smith said. He easily could have been describing Loehrke. Above all, she credited Loehrke's "wonderful personality" for producing a great interview with Santini, one of the world's foremost glass artists.Īt one point, Santini summarizes his philosophy: The meaning of life is to find your gift, and the purpose of life is to give it away. They spent about 100 hours producing the film, which won an award in the 2004 William and Mary film festival.ĭuring the collaboration, Zuber saw the traits that she believes will make Loehrke a successful filmmaker should he go that route in life: commitment, creativity, humor and a relentless penchant for hard work. Loehrke became so adept at filmmaking during college that his professor, Sharon Zuber, encouraged him to apply for the grant they used to make Master of the Flame. Hawley Smith added, "A friend from my hometown in Florida said that he had seen a giant banana in the stands when he watched the game on TV. "That was my campaign for a new mascot if they won't let William and Mary keep the Tribe nickname," Loehrke joked, referring to the NCAA's review of Native American mascots. He dressed as a banana to cheer for William and Mary during its nationally televised football playoff game against James Madison in December 2004. ![]() The film was not Loehrke's debut as fruit or vegetable. "I tell people that Zeke is really a tale of redemption," Loehrke says. Following the murder of the farmer by the porn star's manager, she abandons her life to become a farmer. But it is, in fact, a morality play and includes references to Bible verses. Yes, the 35-minute mini-feature is filled with the kind of double-entendres you'd expect in a college film. ![]()
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