I’m partnering with producer Frank Durant and the Eastham Chamber of Commerce to raise funds to create a deeply personal short film called “When Henry Met Henry.” This is a fictional and poetic meeting between two literary giants, Henry David Thoreau and Henry Beston, set along the windswept shores of Cape Cod.
This isn’t just a film. It’s a love letter to Cape Cod, to its wild beauty, its literary soul, and its power to inspire across centuries.
What’s the Film About?
Imagine this:
On a quiet Cape Cod beach, as the tide rolls out and the sun sets, Henry David Thoreau—the philosopher of Walden Pond—meets Henry Beston, author of The Outermost House and poetic guardian of the Cape’s outer beach.
They talk. They reflect. They debate solitude, nature, and the human spirit.
“When Henry Met Henry” imagines this powerful, fictional conversation as a way to explore timeless questions—about our connection to nature, to each other, and the land beneath our feet.
Why This Film Matters
This project blends my lifelong love for Cape Cod, my background as a writer and historian, and my desire to share a story that’s never been told on film.
• It celebrates two literary voices who shaped how we see nature.
• It honors the soul of Cape Cod—past and present.
• It’s my first film as a director, and I’m pouring everything I have into making it meaningful and beautiful.
I believe this story has the power to move people, especially in a time when we’re all craving connection to the earth, to art, and quiet wisdom.
How You Can Help
Even a short, simple film takes resources. Your support will go toward:
• Equipment rental (camera, sound, lighting)
• Paying (3) local actors
• Filming on authentic Cape Cod locations
• Post-production (editing, sound design, music)
• Meals, gas, and basic crew support
Our goal is to raise $3,000, and every donation, big or small, brings us one step closer.
Why Donate?
• You’re supporting a local Cape Cod filmmaker on his first cinematic journey
• You’re helping preserve and promote Cape Cod culture and literary history
• You believe in independent film and authentic, thoughtful storytelling
• You love the work of Thoreau, Beston, or simply love the Cape
• You’ll be part of something heartfelt, artistic, and unique
The short film will not be seen online or have any DVD/Blu-rays available. The Eastham Chamber of Commerce will own the final film and have it among its digital archive for viewing.
On behalf of Frank Durant and the Eastham Chamber of Commerce, we say thank you.
Cape Cod runs in my blood. I’ve spent my life walking these beaches, writing about this land, and honoring its stories.
Now I’m asking for your help to bring this one to the screen.
If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this campaign with anyone who might connect to it.
Let’s bring “When Henry Met Henry” to life together.
With deep gratitude,
Christopher Setterlund
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