Loved To Death

Mountain towns across America are facing a crisis. As wealth disparity and the cost of living soars, these once vibrant, local cultures are being eroded. What was once a shared way of life is now commodified—claimed by those who can afford the view but chose not to buy into the values. The slow unraveling of these towns and their identity is a syndrome we call Loved to Death.

This film follows two locals – Josh Dinham and Derek Alumbaugh – as they welcome you into their backyard and guide you through the responsible and respectful way to visit their town – a vulnerable alpine community itself. Their voices serves as a heartfelt reminder that the true value of these towns’ lies in their people, not in their real estate.

This is a true passion project for everyone. Each one of us comes from a community experiencing this type of growth – the message hits close to home. Everything you are about to watch was built with donated time. It’s free for your viewing, the only compensation we ask for is you digesting and understanding the issue at hand.

Director/Aerials/CamOp/Post: Me!
DP: Ben Kaden – Altitude Studios: https://altitudestudios.site/
Producer/Story Consultant/Featuring: Robert Lester – Mountain King Industries: https://mountain-king-industries.com