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CONTACT
“Small Town, Big Sound.”
9.0 / 10• 2026• 28m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
CONTACT is a short documentary film directed by Jonathan Walley that chronicles the transformation of an entire skatepark into a playable musical instrument—where the skate, BMX, art, and music scenes collide. HCS has been many things: a skatepark, gallery, library, museum, and stage; but, for one weekend, Derek Nelson fabricator, activist, BMX pro, and artist, transformed his skatepark into an immersive sonic installation—part instrument, part playground—for the community of Binghamton, NY to become co‑creators in a conflagration of sound. SMALL TOWN, BIG SOUND. CONTACT reminds us of the joy in creativity, community, and the DIY spirit. Contact is about pushing boundaries, experimenting with art, and reclaiming space in an increasingly cruel, unkind, and oppressive world. It’s a poetic exploration of the creative process told by a filmmaker who calls HCS home.
Cast & Crew
DN
Derek Nelson
Himself
LeadJB
Jill Browne
Themselves
JW
Jonathan Walley
Himself
AN
Andy Nelson
Himself
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jonathan Walley's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. CONTACT is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
