Elgin Park is a lot of things: a 1950’s utopia, a fantastical world, and an optical illusion. Artist Michael Paul Smith’s (featured previously) imaginative town – composed entirely of miniatures – delighted audiences worldwide when his photo series went viral. For the first time, the documentary Elgin Park dives into the life of this charming, reclusive artist to reveal the dark inspiration behind his work.

View Michael’s work on his Flickr page: flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05
Director: Danny Yourd (twitter.com/dannyyourd)
Cinematographer: John Pope
Production Company: Animal (animaleast.com)
Editor: Mike LaHood
Sound Design/Mix: Defacto Sound

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Grüner See (Green Lake) is a lake in Styria, Austria in a village named Tragöß. The lake is surrounded by the Hochschwab mountains and forests. The name “Green Lake” originated because of its emerald-green water which comes from the snowmelt from the karst mountains.

During the winter, the lake is only 1–2 meters deep and the surrounding area is used as a county park. However, during the spring, when the temperature rises and the snow melts, the basin of land below the mountains fills with water. The lake reaches its maximum depth of around 12 meters (40 ft) from mid-May to June. In July, the water begins to recede. The submerged park is a popular destination for divers to explore the unique environment. [source]

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